Women's Soccer Battles to 0-0 Draw at Lehigh

Saturday, September 23

Bethlehem, PA

4 PM

Boston University

3-5-3, 1-0-1PL

Lehigh

5-2-3, 1-0-1PL

OT 3

OT 4

Boston University

Lehigh

Photo by: Tim Carey

September 23, 2017 | Women's Soccer

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BETHLEHEM, Pa. – In a matchup between two of the Patriot League's top defenses, the Boston University women's soccer team and Lehigh battled to a 0-0 double overtime draw Saturday afternoon at the Ulrich Sports Complex.

How it Happened

Lehigh nearly got on the board in the19th minute as Adrian Vitello ripped a shot that bounced of the left post.
All four of BU's shots in the first half were on goal, though its opening four shots of the second half were either wide of the net or blocked.
McKenna Doyle and Dorrie Varley-Barrett got off clean shots in the final four minutes of regulation, though BU would head into its third overtime contest of the season.
Christina Wakefield nearly netted the golden goal five minutes into the first overtime, but Lehigh's Sam Miller came up with a full-extension diving save to her right to send the game into another extra frame. Miller finished with nine saves on the day.
Jacki Carty had BU's best look of the game, launching a header off a corner kick at the five-minute mark of the second overtime, but it just missed crossing the goal line.

From Coach Feldman

"This was a hard-fought match, which was expected as Lehigh is a quality team. The game had ebbs and flows, but I was proud of how we competed, particulary in overtime."
"I like how our team is playing and trending right now with our mentality and toughness."

Game Notes

Amanda Fay earned her third straight shutout in net and finished with two saves.
BU outshot its opponent for the fifth straight game, finishing with a 16-13 edge over the Mountain Hawks.
Saturday's contest was the second in the five-game series with the Mountain Hawks that have needed extra time. The previous overtime decision in 2014 ended in a 1-1 double overtime draw.

Up Next

BU will return home for the opening Turnpike Trophy game of the season as it welcomes Holy Cross on Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Wednesday will serve as a Faculty & Staff Appreciation game, which will include a free ticket and a free pre-game dinner reception for BU faculty and staff members.
To register, please click here.