BOSTON - Taking Nickerson Field for the first time of the 2017 season, the Boston University women's soccer team earned a 2-1 comeback victory over cross-town rival Northeastern Thursday night.
Down 0-1 just six minutes into play,
Jesse Shreck and
Julianna Chen each found the back of the net off set-piece goals during the first half to guide the Terriers to snap a four-game losing streak to the Huskies.
How it Happened
- Northeastern struck in the sixth minute as Hannah Rosenblatt sent in a one-timer from 12 yards out off a cross from the right side.
- Shreck delivered the equalizer in the 19th minute, burying a penalty kick just under the crossbar.
- Erin Neville took a corner kick in the 33rd minute that found Alivya Wimmer, who chested a feed to the foot of Chen. With a pair of defenders closing on, Chen toed a one-timer past the Huskies netminder to give BU its first lead of the season.
- In a defensive slugfest in the second half, the one-goal cushion proved all BU would need as it won its first home opener since 2014.
Game Notes
- With the win, BU improved to 166-36-19 all-time in home contests.
- In home openers, BU is now 13-8-2 all-time and has outscored opponents, 36-19.
- All four of the Terriers goals this season have come on set pieces. The scores have come on two on corner kicks, one free kick and one penalty kick.
From Coach Feldman
- "This game was so important for us. We struggled in non-conference play so this was a big one for our team this year and a big one to just get the winning feeling back."
- "We've had a great tradition at Boston University, these gals have a lot of pride and feel a lot of responsibility. It's nice to see them work this hard and see smiles on their faces at the end of the game."
Up Next
- BU returns to Nickerson Field for the first matchup of a doubleheader with the men's team on Sunday. The women will open the day with a 4 p.m. showdown against Hofstra before the men's squad hosts Boston College in the nightcap at 7 p.m.
