Boston University (7-6) vs. No. 11 Harvard (10-3)
Date & Time: Tuesday, Oct. 17 | 6 p.m.
Venue: New Balance Field | Boston, Mass.
Twitter: @BUGameDay | @TerrierFH

BOSTON - The Boston University field hockey team will close out a six-game homestand on Tuesday (Oct. 17) when it welcomes crosstown rival Harvard in a non-conference matchup.

TERRIER TIDBITS

• The Terriers won their first four games of their homestand but had the streak snapped in a 1-0 conference loss to Lafayette on Sunday. 
• BU is 4-3 at home this season. 
• The Terriers are tied for third in the Patriot League with a 2-2 record. 
• Senior Thalia Steenssens leads the Terriers in points (17) and assists (9) this season.
• Sophomore Caroline O'Brien has a team-best six goals. 
• Senior goalkeeper Kate Thomason has started all 13 matches this season and sports a 1.91 goals-against average, which is fifth among Patriot League goalkeepers, and a .714 save percentage.

SCOUTING HARVARD

• Harvard is 10-3 this season and sits atop the Ivy League standings with a 5-0 record. 
• The Crimson have won five consecutive games, with the last three being shutouts. 
• Most recently, Harvard topped Princeton on Saturday by a score of 4-0. 
• Junior Emily Guckian leads the Crimson in goals (8), assists (9) and points (25). 
• Sophomore goalkeeper Tessa Shahbo has started 10 of Harvard's 13 games this season and currently has a 1.43 goals-against average and a .689 save percentage.

SERIES HISTORY

• Tuesday will mark the 40th matchup all-time between the two sides.
• The Terriers are 20-18-1 all-time against the Crimson. 
• Harvard has won the last six contests dating back to 2016.  

UP NEXT

• The Terriers will head back on the road for Patriot League action against Colgate on Friday (Oct. 20). 
• Game time is set for 4 p.m.