Boston University
#1 New Hampshire
Terriers Fall to No. 1 Wildcats in Overtime, 3-2
December 1, 2007 | Women's Ice Hockey
Dec. 1, 2007
DURHAM, N.H. - The Boston University women's ice hockey team fell 3-2 to first-ranked New Hampshire in overtime, surrendering the game-winner with three seconds remaining in the extra period. Junior Laurel Koller and freshman Lauren Cherewyk each scored and the Terriers held a 2-1 advantage going into the third period, although the team was outshot 44-10 in the game.
Despite continuing its unbeaten streak against the Wildcats, the Terriers (3-4-2, 1-0-3 HE) showed marked improvement in this match-up on both sides of the ice. Junior Allyse Wilcox started in goal for Boston University and made 41 saves against UNH (14-2-0, 8-0-0 HE), while Koller led the team in shots with three, all coming in the first period.
Koller sparked the day's scoring with 8:22 remaining in the first period off assists from sophomore Jenn Arms and junior co-captain Gina Kearns, her team-leading ninth of the season.
Senior Sadie Wright-Ward struck back for the Wildcats, redirecting a shot from senior Nicold Goguen with 13:40 remaining in the second period.
Freshmen Jillian Kirchner and Lauren Cherewyk combined for a score late in the second period, as Kirchner's centering pass found Cherewyk open for the go-ahead goal with 1:51 left in the second period.
The Wildcat's game-tying goal came at 4:33 of the third period, with sophomore Micaela Long attacking the goal to recover a rebounded shot and slotting the puck past Wilcox.
After a rigorous four minutes, 57 seconds of overtime, Wildcat senior Jennifer Hitchcock scored the game winner, just three seconds from an overtime tie.
The Terriers return to action tomorrow, hosting Vermont at 3:00 p.m.
