Women's Soccer Takes on Army in PL Tournament Semifinals Friday

Friday, November 2

Boston, MA

4:30 PM

Boston University

Army (PL Semifinals)

Women's Soccer Takes on Army in PL Tournament Semifinals Friday

November 1, 2018 | Women's Soccer

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No. 1 Women's Soccer (9-7-3, 7-0-2 PL) vs Army West Point (7-5-7, 2-4-3 PL)
Date & Time	Friday, Nov. 2 \| 4:30 p.m.
Venue	Nickerson Field \| Boston, Mass.
Live Stats	GoTerriers.com
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Twitter	@BUGameDay \| @TerrierWSOC
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BOSTON - The top-seeded Boston University women's soccer team will open up its quest for its fourth Patriot League Tournament title as it hosts No. 6 Army West Point for a semifinal matchup on Friday, Nov. 2. First kick from Nickerson Field is scheduled for 4:30 p.m.

TITLE CITY

BU is 7-2 all-time in the Patriot League Tournament.
The Terriers captured the league title in each of its first three seasons as a member of the Patriot League and have advanced to the semifinals in all six tournaments.
Additionally, BU has claimed three regular season conference titles and will host the tournament for the first time since 2015.

DEFENDING THE HOME TURF

BU has gone unbeaten in 48 straight home conference games.
The streak, which dates back to 2007, is the longest undefeated in home conference games active streak in the NCAA.

SETTING THE SCORE

BU posted an undefeated record in Patriot League games for the second time in program history with a 7-0-2 record.
With Saturday's win at Colgate, BU clinched the outright Patriot League regular season for the second time, and won its third conference regular season title.
In its 23 seasons competing within a conference, BU has posted nine undefeated regular seasons.
Of the 31 conferences in the NCAA, BU was one of 10 teams to post an undefeated record in league games.

ALL-PATRIOT LEAGUE

Head coach Nancy Feldman and Taylor Kofton took home a pair of Patriot League major awards on Monday, as Feldman was honored as the Coach of the Year, while Kofton was named the league's Rookie of the Year.
Anna Heilferty and Dorrie Varley-Barrett each earned a spot on the First Time, Chelsea Churchill and Libby Closson were named to the Second Team, and Kofton was recognized on the Third Team.

PATRIOT LEAGUE DOMINANCE

BU has dominated the Patriot League since entering the league in 2013, amassing a 43-5-6 record in regular season conference games.

STUFFING THE STAT SHEET

Anna Heilferty leads the team in goals (5), assists (6), and points (16).
Heilferty has posted at least one point in six of the last 10 games.

THE LAST LINE

BU's backline guided the defense to eight shutouts and limited opponents to just 1.0 goals per game.
The defense took it to the next level in conference play, limiting opponents to just 0.22 goals and 6.1 shots per game.

SHUT IT DOWN

All seven of BU's conference wins have been via shutout.
This marks the second straight season BU has shut out seven Patriot League opponents.
Over its six years in the Patriot League, the Terriers have 35 shutouts in conference play, posting at least five each season.

DUAL THREATS

Amanda Fay and Morgan Messner have split time in net this season, as Fay has started 10 games to Messner's nine starts.
Messner was the lone goalkeeper in the league to not allow a goal during conference play.

LEADER OF THE PACK

Head Coach Nancy Feldman has been at the helm of the program since its inception in 1995.
Feldman has guided BU to 13 NCAA Tournament appearances, 13 conference regular season titles, and 12 conference tournament titles.
Additionally, she has been an 11-time conference coach of the year.
In 31 seasons as a head coach, Feldman owns a career record of 398-168-56.
With two more wins, Feldman would become the 20th women's soccer coach in NCAA history to reach 400 career wins.

SCOUTING ARMY WEST POINT

The Black Knights earned a dramatic 1-0 double overtime win at Navy to pick up its first win in the Patriot League Tournament since 2011.
Erynn Johns delivered the game-winner in the 102st minute.
Johns leads the team in assists (5) and points (11).
Defensive standouts Sydney Witham and Sydney Cassalia earned All-Patriot League Honors, as Witham was named to the First Team and Cassalia grabbed a spot on the Second Team.
Witham helped limit opponents to just 0.47 goals per game and chipped in two assists and one goal.
Cassalia leads the league with 10 shutouts and ranks second with a .663 goals against average.

THE SERIES

BU leads the all-time series, 5-0-2.
The Terriers and Black Knights drew a 1-1 double overtime contest during the regular season matchup on Oct. 17.
Two of the three matchups at Nickerson Field have resulted in 1-1 double overtime decisions.

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