No. 13 Terriers Edged by No. 3 Syracuse, 2-1

Sunday, October 23

Boston, MA

1 PM

Boston University

(10-5)

Syracuse

(13-2)

Syracuse

Boston University

October 23, 2016 | Field Hockey

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BOSTON – Despite controlling possession for the majority of the second half and doubling up Syracuse in corners, the No. 13 Boston University field hockey team came up just short in a 2-1 contest against the third-ranked Orange on Sunday afternoon.

THE RUNDOWN

Final Score: #3 Syracuse 2, #13 Boston University 1
Records: BU (10-5), Syracuse (13-2)
Location: New Balance Field – Boston, Mass.
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HOW IT HAPPENED

Syracuse scored goals less than four minutes apart in the opening half to take a 2-0 lead into the break.
The Terriers controlled the play throughout the second half, creating several chances and earning five corners.
BU got on the board with 3:54 remaining when senior Amanda Cassera followed up her own rebound from the left side and put a shot over Syracuse goalkeeper Regan Spencer.
The Orange's first goal came at 22:28 when a deflection in the circle caused the ball to bounce near the cage. Positioned above the right post, Jennifer Bleakney got her stick on it and sent it in.
At 26:08, Lies Lagerweij drilled a reverse-stick shot from the left side to the far boards to double the Orange's lead.
Senior Cammy Jensen made nine saves, including five in the second half, to keep the Terriers in the contest.

GAME NOTES

The Terriers held a 6-3 advantage in corners and nine of their 10 shots came after the break.
Spencer made four saves for the Orange, who had 18 shots on the day.
Cassera's goal was her ninth of the season and it gave her 85 career points, tying her with Pam Spuehler '08 for sixth on BU's all-time list.

NEXT UP

The Terriers will resume their suspended game with Holy Cross on Tuesday at 4 p.m. at New Balance Field.
BU holds a 2-1 lead with 28:52 remaining in the contest.