Boston University Field Hockey Team Falls to Vermont in Overtime Thriller

Strategic Insights -

The Boston University field hockey team experienced a setback on Friday evening at New Balance Field, losing a tightly contested 3-2 overtime match to Vermont. Freshmen Rachel Turer and Molly Driscoll scored their first goals of their careers, but it wasn't enough to secure a victory for the Terriers. Sophomore Abbey Chun made five saves in goal, while senior Caroline O'Brien, senior Megan Wetzel, and junior Bella Bergner all earned assists.

Key Takeaways:

  • The game was marked by two first-career goals from freshmen Rachel Turer and Molly Driscoll, who gave the Terriers leads of 1-0 and 2-1, respectively.
  • Vermont scored late in regulation to force overtime, where they ultimately won the game with a goal from Consu de Castro.
  • Abbey Chun made five saves in goal for the Terriers, while Caroline O'Brien, Megan Wetzel, and Bella Bergner all earned assists.
  • BU doubled Vermont in corners, 6-3, while the Catamounts held a 13-12 edge in shots.
  • Sisters Lily Johnson and Lucy Johnson made their first collegiate starts for Vermont.
  • The loss brings BU's record to 0-2, while Vermont improves to 1-2.

Statistics:

  • Time of first goal: 33:47 minutes
  • Number of corners won by BU: 6
  • Number of corners won by Vermont: 3
  • Number of shots taken by Vermont: 13
  • Number of shots taken by BU: 12
  • Number of saves made by Abbey Chun: 5
  • Number of saves made by Merle Vaandrager: 4

Sources:

  • Boston University Athletics News Release
  • The Boston Globe (no exact date mentioned in the source)