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Colorado Defeats Women's Soccer, 2-0
August 25, 2019 | Women's Soccer
BOULDER, Colo. – Closing out its two-game swing in the Centennial State, the Boston University women's soccer team fell to fellow perennial NCAA Tournament team Colorado, 2-0, Sunday afternoon at Prentup Field.
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BU's defense held strong until the Buffs capitalized on open looks in 23rd and 48th minute to hand the Terriers their first defeat of the season.
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Despite taking the loss, Amanda Fay was spectacular in net as she matched her career high with six saves in the first half before setting a new career mark with eight saves for the game.
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How It Happened
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BU's defense held strong until the Buffs capitalized on open looks in 23rd and 48th minute to hand the Terriers their first defeat of the season.
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Despite taking the loss, Amanda Fay was spectacular in net as she matched her career high with six saves in the first half before setting a new career mark with eight saves for the game.
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How It Happened
- Fay came off her post twice in the 18th and 20th minute, covering a pair of one-on-one chances.
- Colorado kept the pressure up and took advantage on a counter attack in the 23rd minute. Kelsey Aaknes weaved through a trio of defenders and slotted the opening goal just inside the back-left post.
- The Buffs weren't done testing the Terrier backline, as Fay made a full-extension save in the 25th minute before stopping a point-blank shot from 10 yards out in the 28th minute.
- BU logged three shots in the first half, though none landed on frame as they headed into the break.
- Colorado picked up where it left off to start the second half, as Roo Yarnell-Williams was left along at the top of the 18-yard box and pushed the score to 2-0 just three minutes into the frame.
- From there, the Terrier defense buckled down, denying Colorado a shot for a 21-minute time span.
- Colorado native Ashley Buck nearly put BU on the board in the final minute, but the score held at 2-0.
- BU showed its depth again as 25 of its 28 players available saw the field.
- Kayla Ross started both contests on the weekend, the only freshman on the roster to do so.
- The Terriers moved to 2-8-2 all-time against Pac-12 opponents.
- BU will close out its three-game road trip with a visit to Boston College on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 5:30 p.m.
- Following Thursday's content, the Terriers will host Michigan State for its home opener in the nightcap of 13th annual Terrier Tailgate on Sunday, Sept. 1 at 7 p.m.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
BU
CU
Goals
0
2
Shots
6
19
Shots on Goal
1
10
Saves
8
1
Corners
3
3
Fouls
6
10
Scoring Plays

Kelsey Aaknes (1)
Assisted By: Libby Geraghty
GOAL by CU Aaknes, Kelsey Assist by Geraghty, Libby.
22:51

Roo Yarnell-Williams (1)
Assisted By: Kelsey Aaknes
GOAL by CU Yarnell-Williams, Roo Assist by Aaknes, Kelsey.
47:52
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