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BOSTON – In a rematch of last season's Patriot League title game, second-seeded American scored the day's lone goal in the seventh minute to take the crown away from the 14th-ranked and top-seeded Boston University field hockey team on Sunday afternoon at New Balance Field.

THE RUNDOWN

Final Score: American 1, #14 Boston University 0
Records: BU (13-6, 5-1 PL), American (13-6, 5-1 PL)
Location: New Balance Field – Boston, Mass.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• On the game's first corner, the Eagles set up a play for Rafaela Rubas on the left side and the sophomore sent a shot past BU goalkeeper Cammy Jensen at the 6:07 mark.
• The Terriers had the vast majority of scoring chances the rest of the way but could not solve goalkeeper Maura Jacobs and the American defense.
• The home team nearly got an equalizer before the half, as junior Grace Boston set up senior Amanda Cassera in front of the goal on a 2-on-1 rush. However, Cassera's shot was stopped by Jacobs.
• BU forced Jacobs to make four saves in the second half, none tougher than one with just over 20 minutes left in regulation.
• Sophomore Allie Doggett sent a shot towards the goal from the right side and the ball was deflected and elevated across the circle, where junior Allie Renzi batted the ball in mid-air towards the top left corner, forcing Jacobs to make an incredible stick save.
• Cassera put back-to-back shots on goal with just over eight minutes left in regulation but Jacobs was up to the task.
• Jensen made two saves in goal for the Terriers before coming out with 3:11 in favor of a kicking back.
• Jacobs finished the day with six saves to pick up her fourth shutout of the season.

GAME NOTES

• The Terriers outshot American, 10-4, and held a 6-2 advantage in corners.
• Rubas, who was named the tournament MVP, recorded all four of the Eagles' shots on the day.
• After their goal, the Eagles only recorded two shots the rest of the contest.
• Seniors Taylor Blood, Amanda Cassera and Hester van der Laan were all named to the Patriot League All-Tournament Team.

NEXT UP

• BU awaits the announcement of the 2016 NCAA field hockey tournament bracket to see if it earns an at-large berth. 
• The bracket will be unveiled on Sunday at 10 p.m. on NCAA.com.