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      February 22, 2021
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      February 18, 2021
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Tommy O'Brien

Tommy O'Brien

Huge New York sports fan but NOT a Yankees fan. Can usually be found binge watching Netflix shows.

  • BC Men’s Basketball Tops ACC Foe Wake Forest in Season Opener

    Basketball, BC Eagles, Sports
    November 7, 2019
    by Tommy O'Brien
    The Boston College men's basketball team kicked off its season with an ACC victory on Wednesday, defeating Wake Forest 77-70.
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  • Dear Washington Nationals: We're Sorry

    Baseball, Sports
    November 6, 2019
    by Tommy O'Brien
    The Gavel Sports staff pens an apology letter to the Washington Nationals after projecting them to lose to the Houston Astros in the World Series.
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  • Men’s Hockey Gets Revenge on Providence, Tops Friars 3-2

    BC Eagles, Hockey, Sports
    November 4, 2019
    by Tommy O'Brien
    Boston College men's hockey grabbed their first Hockey East conference win of the season, defeating Providence 3-2 on Saturday night.
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  • Led by Talented a Freshman Class, BC Men's Hockey Looks to Rebound From Disappointing Season

    BC Eagles, Hockey, Sports
    October 5, 2019
    by Tommy O'Brien
    Following an underwhelming season, Boston College men's hockey will look to re-establish itself as a Hockey East contender.
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    Eagles Travel to Rutgers, Top Scarlet Knights 30-16

    BC Eagles, Football, Sports
    September 23, 2019
    by Tommy O'Brien
    Boston College football rebounded after a tough loss against Kansas last weekend with a 30-16 win over Rutgers on the road on Saturday afternoon.
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  • Men's Soccer Continues Hot Start, Tops Holy Cross 3-2

    Soccer, Sports, Spotlight
    September 12, 2019
    by Tommy O'Brien
    See how the Eagles stacked up against Holy Cross on Tuesday.
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  • A Letter to Megan Rapinoe, From a USWNT Fan

    Sports, Spotlight
    July 10, 2019
    by Tommy O'Brien
    The Gavel's Tommy O'Brien expresses his gratitude and admiration for Rapinoe's contributions, both on and off the field.
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  • Disappointing Season Draws to a Close for BC Men's Hockey

    BC Eagles, Hockey, Sports
    April 1, 2019
    by Tommy O'Brien
    Following a disappointing season in which the program failed to live up to high expectations, Boston College men's hockey will have to overcome some key personnel losses.
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