Wednesday Women: Upset season

(Tim Brule)

Arlan and Nicole discuss the upset bug that seems to have afflicted many of the top teams, what teams are positioned to finish strong and content in the Frozen Four, the first Olympic game for Team USA against Finland, and Boston College’s dramatic win over Boston University in the Beanpot.

Women’s D-I picks: Jan. 19

No. 5 Minnesota looks for revenge against No. 7 Ohio State, No. 2 Boston College looks to get back on track, and No. 2 Clarkson will push for more distance in the ECAC. Candace and Nicole pick the weekend’s games.

Wednesday Women: Looking at the eight

Denisa Křížová of Northeastern (Northeastern Athletics)

Candace and Arlan look at what Boston College’s loss to Northeastern means, Minnesota’s split with Vermont, Princeton’s ascendance, Maine’s improvement and NCAA tournament chances, and the status of the current teams likely to make the NCAA tournament.

Upset weekend

It was a weekend of upsets as No. 2 Boston College, No. 5 Minnesota, and No. 7 Providence all lost, while No. 8 Ohio State swept No. 9 Robert Morris.