Colorado Defeats Women's Soccer, 2-0

Sunday, August 25

Boulder, CO

2 PM

Boston University

0-1-0, 0-0-0

Colorado

1-0-0, 0-0-0

Boston U.

Colorado

Photo by: Cliff Grassmick

August 25, 2019 | Women's Soccer

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Game Notes

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.

Up Next

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.