Boston University Women's Soccer Program Heads West for Matchup with San Francisco
The Boston University women's soccer program kicks off its two-game trip on the west coast with a matchup against San Francisco on Thursday, August 28, at Negoesco Stadium. The Terriers (2-1) are playing their first game in California since 2012, when they faced Stanford and Santa Clara in the Stanford Nike Invitational. Boston University is looking to bounce back from a winless non-conference slate, while San Francisco (1-2) aims to build momentum after upsetting No. 18 Texas Tech on August 24.
Key Takeaways:
- Boston University will play its eighth contest against a West Coast Conference foe, with a 3-3-1 record in those matchups, including a win against Saint Mary's in 2011.
- Senior Giulianna Gianino has played a role in all three scores in Boston University's last game, including two first-half goals and an assist, and is pacing the Patriot League with 2.33 points per game and four shots per game.
- San Francisco has returned 21 student-athletes from last year's team, including All-WCC honorable mention Lindsey Chau, and is looking to improve on its 5-11-2 record from last season.
- Boston University's 2.33 goals per game and 1.33 scoring margin rank first and second, respectively, in the Patriot League.
- Freshman Alli Powderly has established personal bests with three starts in three games in 2025 and collected her first collegiate point in last Sunday's 3-1 win over Maine.
- San Francisco upset No. 18 Texas Tech on August 24, with Kaitlyn Sasadeusz scoring three of the Dons' four goals this year, and is the reigning WCC Offensive Player of the Week.
- Boston University travels to face Saint Mary's on Sunday, August 31, with opening kick at 4 p.m. ET and 1 p.m. local time.
Statistics:
- Boston University has scored three goals in 140 games in program history, with a 139-0-1 record in those contests.
- Giulianna Gianino has 20 career goals and 53 career points, placing her 10th in the Terrier record book.
- Boston University returns to the field after a 140th contest featuring three goals, with Sunday's game also being the 139th time they achieved that feat.
- Kaitlyn Sasadeusz has scored three of San Francisco's four goals this year and is the reigning WCC Offensive Player of the Week.
Sources:
- Boston University Athletics:
* Boston University women's soccer program begins its two-game trip on the west coast with a matchup at San Francisco on Thursday (Aug. 28).
- Boston University Athletics:
* BU got back in the win column with a 3-1 road win over reigning America East champion Maine last Sunday (Aug. 24).
- Boston University Athletics:
* Boston University travels to Saint Mary's on Sunday (Aug. 31).