Seniors Lead Terriers to 2-0 Shutout Victory over UMass

Sunday, October 27

Boston, MA

1 PM

Boston University

(6-10)

Massachusetts

(8-8)

Massachusetts

Boston University

Seniors Lead Terriers to 2-0 Shutout Victory over UMass

October 27, 2019 | Field Hockey

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BOSTON - Playing in their final home game, seniors Kiley Gallagher and Livy Golini led the Boston University field hockey team to a 2-0 shutout victory over visiting Massachusetts on Sunday afternoon at New Balance Field.

Gallagher scored both goals and Golini made two saves to record her first shutout as a Terrier. It was the second two-goal game of Gallagher's career.

The Terriers completed a two-win weekend and improved to 6-10 on the season. The Minutewomen are now an even 8-8.

HOW IT HAPPENED

After a scoreless opening quarter, the Terriers were able to head into halftime with a 1-0 lead thanks to Gallagher's first tally, which came with just under a minute left in the opening half.
The senior controlled the ball in the middle of the circle before creating some space on the left side, where she sent a reverse-stick shot past the reach of UMass goalkeeper Marlise van Tonder.
The visitors mustered just two shots on goal - one in the second quarter and one in the third - but Golini was there to make both saves.
Gallagher provided an insurance goal in the 41st minute when junior Ailsa Connolly attacked the circle from the right side before finding Gallagher at the far post.
Gallagher appeared to complete a hat trick soon after but it was ruled that the ball touched the back side of her stick.

GAME NOTES

BU held an 11-4 advantage in shots.
UMass got a five-save performance from Van Tonder.
Gallagher's other two-goal game came two years ago against Fairfield in the NCAA Play-In Round.
Golini recorded three shutouts during her two seasons at Quinnipiac before transferring to BU in January 2018.

UP NEXT

BU will close out non-conference play on Wednesday (Oct. 30) when it makes the shortest trip in Division I field hockey to take on Harvard.
Game time at Berylson Field is set for 6 p.m.