Donahoe's Career Day Sends Terriers Past New Hampshire, 16-13

Wednesday, April 11

Boston, MA

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Boston University

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New Hampshire

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Donahoe's Career Day Sends Terriers Past New Hampshire, 16-13

April 11, 2018 | Women's Lacrosse

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BOSTON – Behind a career-high eight goals by Avery Donahoe, the Boston University women's lacrosse team closed out non-conference play with a 16-13 victory over New Hampshire Wednesday evening at Nickerson Field.

Donahoe notched six goals in the first half, while her eight goals were the most a Terrier has scored since Danielle Etrasco notched eight against Ohio State on March 16, 2013. The senior connected on 8-of-11 shots on frame and also provided assist as part a nine-point day.

How It Happened

Caroline English put the Terriers on the board first on a free position shot just over a minute into play.
New Hampshire answered 27 seconds later before Ryann Gaffney put the Terriers back in front, and Donahoe snapped back-to-back goals to put BU ahead by three.
The Wildcats ripped two straight scores of their own until Kelly Mathews stroked a free position shot into the lower 90 to reclaim the two-goal command.
Donahoe connected on a slick shovel shot and Gaffney followed to push the Terriers to a 7-4 command midway through the opening frame.
The senior co-captain stayed hot by zipping in three of the next four Terrier scores, pushing the lead to 11-5 with 6:49 to go until the break.
Kaitlin Belval closed out the half by converting on a free position chance with nine seconds left, sending BU to the locker room with a 12-6 grip on the scoreboard.
New Hampshire struck first to start the second frame, but Donahoe continued her assault on the cage by roping back-to-back goals to push the score to 14-7 in favor of BU with 22:17 remaining.
The Wildcats exploded for an 8-1 run, cutting the score to 15-13 with 3:06 left.
Gaffney delivered the dagger by scoring an empty-net goal with 16 seconds to secure BU's third straight victory.

Game Notes

BU dominated on the draw, holding a 23-8 advantage, including a 15-4 edge in the first half.
Kaitlin Belval continued her dominance at the X, winning a career-high nine decisions, while Mackenzie Howe also notched a career-best with eight draw controls.
Belval has won 23 draw controls over the last three games and has picked up at least seven in each.
Tonianne Magnelli led the team with four ground balls and four caused turnovers.
Christine Laible posted nine saves in net.
BU has won its last 11 games at Nickerson Field has not dropped home contest against the Wildcats since 2004.
Additionally, BU has won three straight matchups against New Hampshire for the first time since 2009-10.

Up Next

BU will host Bucknell for Senior Day on Saturday, April 14 for a noon draw.
Prior to the start of the game, Sarah Andersen, Maddie Curley, Avery Donahoe, Caroline English, Maria Guerra and Christine Laible will be honored.