Boston College’s top-20 test, UMass vs. Dartmouth highlight weekend

Boston College senior midfielder Dempsey Arsenault. (John Quackenbos)

A pair of marquee matchups between New England squads highlight this weekend’s slate as teams hit the midway point of the season looking to make a statement both locally and nationally.

Another top-20 team will look to challenge top-ranked Boston College, there is a non-league showdown set for Hanover, N.H., and two Ivy League teams going in different directions are on a collision course.

Boston University hopes to finish a road trip strong and two upstart programs will try to make a statement against each other in Connecticut.

Here’s a look at the top five matchups to keep an eye on as the weather warms and the action heats up.