Boston College Women’s Lacrosse Attacker Rachel Clark Speaks on Breaking Program Record, Final Four

After the game, Clark shared her immediate feelings on breaking the record. 

“I don’t know,” said Clark. “I don’t really have words to explain it. I’m so grateful for my teammates. I’m so grateful we got this win.” 

With Clark now holding the record, North’s 2021 performance is the second-highest while Sam Apuzzo’s 94 goals in 2019 is third, and North’s 92 scores in 2022 is fourth.

The Eagles found themselves in a tight contest with the Bulldogs in the first half, but found their rhythm late in the second quarter and ran away with the game in the third. 

The Devon, Penn., native spoke on the team’s mindset at halftime and how it was able to put up an impressive second half to secure the win. 

“I think we wanted another day with each other,” said Clark. Going into halftime, we wanted it and I think we weren’t satisfied with our first half and we just want another with each other. And just going back to Gillette [Stadium]. It’s Boston. There’s nothing better. We wanted to win today.” 

Now, Clark and the Eagles will look to repeat as national champions in her second year with the program after transferring from Virginia in 2023. 

“It’s just so surreal,” said Clark on being able to compete two years in a row for a title. “It’s a dream come true.” 

Boston College will take on No. 3 Northwestern in the semifinals on May 23 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.