Maroon and Gold Play to Tie in Spring Game

2017 Jay McGillis Memorial Spring Game

Maroon 17, Gold 17 (tie)

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - Maroon and Gold played to a 17-17 tie on Saturday afternoon in Boston College's annual Jay McGillis Memorial Spring Game at a rainy Alumni Stadium.

In a back-and-forth game, the two sides traded scoring drives throughout the game, which saw abbreviated 10:00 quarters in the second half, as well as a running clock in the second half.

In a halftime ceremony, rising senior defensive back Isaac Yiadom was honored with the Jay McGillis Memorial Scholarship. The award has been given annually since 1993 to a Boston College defensive back who best exemplifies the personal qualities of team dedication and leadership…