Women’s Soccer Hosts Providence On Sunday Night

Sunday, August 21

Boston, MA

6 PM

Boston University

Providence

Amy Thompson dribbles the ball against Northeastern.

Photo by: Matt Woolverton

Women’s Soccer Hosts Providence On Sunday Night

August 20, 2022 | Women's Soccer

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Boston University (0-1) vs. Northeastern (1-0)
Date & Time: Sunday, Aug. 21 | 6 p.m.
Venue: Nickerson Field | Boston, Mass.
Twitter: @BUGameDay | @TerrierWSOC

BOSTON – Fresh off the 2022 season opener, the Boston University women's soccer program remains home to welcome Providence to Terrier Town on Sunday (Aug. 21). Opening kick is set for 6 p.m.

The two sides square off for the second year in a row, which last occurred from 2013-16. The match marks the Friars' first road test of the campaign, while the Terriers host their second home tilt in the young season.

TERRIER TIDBITS

BU dropped its first game of the year to Northeastern, 1-0, back on Thursday (Aug. 18).
The Terriers outshot the Huskies 15-6, including 7-3 in shots on goal, but Northeastern's tally off a corner kick in the 48th minute made the difference.
Graduate students Jenna Oldham and Amy Thompson paced the team with four shots, while senior Sophia Woodland and junior Lily Matthews each laced two shots on target.
Senior Gretchen Bennett started the second half in goal and made two saves.
In 14 of her 21 career games, Bennett has stopped multiple shots.
Sophomore Celia Braun started the game between the posts, but only faced one shot, tying her career-best and marking the third such instance.
Twenty-one Terriers made an appearance on the pitch.
BU also held an advantage in corner kicks, 8-5. The Terriers won that category nine times a season ago.
On three occasions in 2021, BU followed up a loss with a win the next game.
The Terriers are in the midst of playing three matches at home within a four-game span. Four of BU's first six contests are at Nickerson Field.

SCOUTING PROVIDENCE

The Friars head to Boston following a 1-0 triumph over Patriot League foe Colgate on Thursday (Aug. 18).
Ava Brandt scored the lone goal in the 14th minute off a cross from Elayna Grillakis.
Providence's back line limited the Raiders to just three shots, none of which were on goal.
The Friars were selected to finish fourth in the BIG EAST Preseason Coaches' Poll after earning an at-large bid in the 2021 NCAA Tournament, going 10-7-3 with a 5-3-2 conference record.
Meg Hughes was recognized on the Preseason All-BIG EAST Team, and was named to the United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division I Players to Watch for forwards. The junior paced Providence with 22 points last season on nine goals and four assists.

SERIES HISTORY

Sunday marks the eighth all-time meeting between BU and Providence in a series that started in 1997.
This is the first matchup that will take place in the month of August, making it the earliest in the season between the programs.
The Terriers sport the 5-2 edge in the rivalry, though the Friars have won two in a row.
BU is undefeated at home against Providence, taking victories in 1997, 2013, and 2015.
In the last bout featuring the teams, the Friars won 5-1 on Sep. 9, 2021 on the strength of four second-half goals.

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