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Teams: Northeastern at Boston University
Date & Time: Thursday, Sept. 12 | 7 p.m.
Venue: Nickerson Field
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BOSTON - Opening up a four-game homestand, the Boston University women's soccer team will return to Nickerson Field as it welcomes Northeastern on Thursday, Sept. 12 for a 7 p.m. kickoff.
TERRIER TIDBITS
- Ashley Raphael netted her first career goal in the 83rd minute in Sunday's 3-1 setback at UConn.
- BU landed five of its eight shots on frame against the Huskies, but each of the last three opponents have fired over at least 20 shots.
- Amanda Fay and Taylor Kofton have rotated starts in net, while each is averaging over six saves per game.
- The Terriers have dominated on their home turf, posting a 180-41-20Â all-time record.
SCOUTING NORTHEASTERN
- Northeastern has dropped its last two games to stand at 2-3 overall, with all three loses coming on the road.
- Chelsea Domond leas the Huskies with two goals and five points, while Halle McCabe follows with three points on three assists.
- Angeline Friel has started the last three games in net, posting a 1.33 goals against average.
- Megan Adams, who started the first two games, matches Friel with a .667 save percentage and holds the slight edge with a 1.00 goals against average.
THE SERIES
- BU is 12-7-1 all-time against its crosstown rival, but has dropped five of the last six matchups.
- Furthermore, three of the last four contests have been one-goal games.
UP NEXT
- BU will open up a four-game homestand on Thursday, Sept. 12 against Northeastern at 6 p.m.