Boston University
(2-0)
New Hampshire
(1-1)
No. 17 Terriers Claim Wildcat Classic Title with 4-3 Win over UNH
August 28, 2016 | Field Hockey
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DURHAM, N.H. - A four-goal opening half proved to be enough for the No. 17 Boston University field hockey team on Sunday as the Terriers claimed the Wildcat Classic title with a 4-3 victory over tournament host New Hampshire at Memorial Field. BU got goals from four different players and senior goalkeeper Cammy Jensen made six saves en route to being named the tournament's most outstanding player.
THE RUNDOWN
Final Score: #17 Boston University 4, New Hampshire 3
Records: BU (2-0), New Hampshire (1-1)
Location: Memorial Field – Durham, N.H.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- BU broke a 2-2 tie with a go-ahead goal by sophomore Kara Enoch and took a 4-2 lead into halftime after senior Taylor Blood scored with 1:04 left in the opening half.
- UNH got one back just under 13 minutes into the second half but Jansen and the BU defense held its ground, allowing just three shots after halftime.
- The Wildcats opened the scoring with a goal at the 8:40 mark but the lead did not last long as sophomore Ally Hammel sent home her own rebound off a corner exactly 100 seconds after UNH's tally.
- Just over two minutes later, senior Amanda Cassera gave BU a 2-1 lead off a shot right in front of the UNH goal. Sophomore Allie Doggett set up the tally to earn her first collegiate point.
- UNH created the second deadlock of the contest at the 16:52 mark before Enoch scored the eventual game-winner at 28:50 with a blast from the right side following a pass by senior Sara Martineau from the middle of the circle.
- BU's fourth and final goal was the result of a shot from the top of the circle that was deflected high into the air. Positioned in front of the goal, Cassera reached for the elevated ball and tipped it towards Blood, who was at the right post to send it home for what proved to be the difference maker.
GAME NOTES
- The Terriers held a 17-10 shot advantage and doubled up UNH in corners, 6-3.
- Jensen made 15 saves in the tournament, including nine in Friday's 2-1 victory over No. 16 Northwestern, and posted a .789 save percentage over the two contests.
- Cassara's goal was the 31st of her career, moving her into a tie for sixth all-time at BU with Jane Rogers.
- Six different players got on the scoresheet for BU.
- Cassera led the squad in goals (2) and points (5) during the tournament.
- This was the sixth time in the past seven meetings with UNH the game was decided by a single goal.
NEXT UP
- BU will kick off a five-game homestand on Friday (Sept. 2) when it hosts crosstown rival Northeastern.
- Game time at New Balance Field is set for 6 p.m.
- The game will be broadcast live on the Patriot League Network.
- The Terriers are 21-27 in 48 all-time meetings with the Huskies.
Team Stats
Nerbonne, Lindsey (3)
Assisted By: Bensaia, Gianna
diving effort at R post redirects 14 ent
8:40
Hammel, Ally (1)
corner; 20 initial shot top circle block
10:20
Cassera, Amanda (2)
Assisted By: Doggett, Allie
scrum in front into open cage
12:54
Mendonca, Ashley (1)
reverse stick mid circle; rising shot
16:52
Enoch, Kara (1)
Assisted By: Martineau, Sara
shot deep R side; 12 pass from mid-circl
28:50
Blood, Taylor (1)
Assisted By: Cassera, Amanda
14 mid-circle knocks down hi ball; 11 sh
33:56
Mendonca, Ashley (2)
Assisted By: Bensaia, Gianna , Audino, Katie
GOAL by UNH Mendonca, Ashley, Assist by Bensaia, Gianna and Audino, Katie, goal number 2 for season.
47:44
