An unranked Stanford field hockey squad started its season this past weekend against a top-10 opponent and held its ground with a 2-1 win over No. 9 Boston College.

Hosting the season opener this past Saturday, the Stanford women were led by seniors Jess Zutz and Madison Bell in the upset. Zutz scored both Cardinal goals, and Bell secured the Cardinal victory with 12 saves in the match. Despite being outshot 17-6 by the Eagles, Stanford was able to maintain a shutout until Bell let one slip by at the 60:32 mark.

The Cardinal followed up the win with a 1-0 loss to the University of Victoria in a scrimmage on Tuesday. Stanford resumes its regular season play this weekend against Missouri State and Pacific. Both games are at home, with the Cardinal facing the Bears at 2 p.m. on Saturday, followed by a match with their NorPac rival Tigers at 1 p.m. on Sunday.