A steady rain had postponed the scheduled kickoff at Berman Field, but the crowd was still buzzing as the Boston College women's soccer squad finally took the pitch against Cornell.
Eleven minutes in, Cornell's Emily Gibbons opened the scoring, her fifth consecutive game with a goal, putting the Big Red ahead early.
Boston College answered swiftly, with Nicollette Kiorpes striking in the 75th minute to level the match, and Amalia Dray sealing the turnaround with a calmly taken penalty kick.
Between the goals, Cornell goalkeeper Faith Fenwick had already turned in four saves in the first half, keeping her side in contention despite a barrage of Eagles attacks.
Coach Rob Ferguson later reflected on the contrast, describing the first half as "the game we wanted it to be" with high-quality play, only to see his team adopt a more direct approach after the break.
A Tale of Two Halves
The match unfolded as a study in contrasting halves, with Cornell's early dominance giving way to Boston College's relentless second-half surge.
The Eagles outshot Cornell 10-1 in the second half, extending their unbeaten start to three games and setting the stage for a home clash with Lafayette on August 27.
Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+, which broadcast the match for viewers across the country.