BOSTON – Opening a two-game homestand with two weeks to play in the regular season, the Boston University women's soccer program hosts Holy Cross on Wednesday (Oct. 15). Opening kick from Nickerson Field is set for 6 p.m.
 
BU (6-4-3, 3-1-1 PL) seeks to boost its winning streak to four games, its longest of the season. The Terriers are 2-1-2 at home in 2025 and play three of their final four regular season contests in Boston.
 
Holy Cross (5-5-4, 2-1-2 PL) is unbeaten in four of its last five contests, winning two games in a row. The Crusaders have allowed just five goals in seven road games.
 
Wednesday's match airs on ESPN+ with Katie Bennert, David Maher and Claire Chen on the call. Live statistics and an audio-only broadcast are available on GoTerriers.com while the Patriot League provides an international stream. The program also hosts Women in Sports Night and will feature in-game programming centered around the success of women in sports at Boston University.
 
TERRIER TIDBITS

• BU is coming off a 3-0 road victory at Bucknell on Oct. 11 in a rematch of the 2024 Patriot League championship match.
• The Terriers saw goals from seniors Margy Porta and Mackenzie Stickelman as well as junior Samantha Aronson, while goalkeeper Bridget Carr registered two saves.
• Stickelman and classmate Helene Tyburczy were selected as the Patriot League Midfielder and Defensive Player of the Week, respectively, On Oct. 13.
• To date, BU has received six weekly awards in 2025, with five Midfielder of the Week selections.
• Senior Giulianna Gianino has eight assists on the season, pacing the Patriot League while tying for seventh-most in Division I. She also sports 2.15 shots on goal per game, ranking sixth in the nation.
• The Norwell, Mass. native needs one more point for sole possession of seventh place on BU's all-time points list.
• The Terriers have posted three consecutive shutouts at Nickerson Field, accruing a 283:26 scoreless streak that dates back to Aug. 21.
• Carr has compiled a 0.50 goals-against average and .867 save percentage against Patriot League foes.

SCOUTING HOLY CROSS

• The Crusaders have posted back-to-back, 1-0 wins against Navy and Lafayette in their last two matches.
• Holy Cross is fourth in the Patriot League standings with eight points, just two behind first-place BU.
• Olivia Perez paces the Crusaders with eight points, while netminder Aubrey Haesche has recorded a 0.58 goals-against average, .913 save percentage and three Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Week honors.
• Holy Cross was projected to finish tied for eighth in the Patriot League standings after posting a 5-11-2 record, going 2-5-2 in conference play.

SERIES HISTORY

• Wednesday marks the 17th all-time meeting between BU and Holy Cross in a series that began in 1995.
• The Terriers sport a 13-3 lead in the rivalry, winning four of the last five matchups.
• At home, BU is 6-2 with a 15-3 scoring margin.
• Last year, the Terriers captured a 3-0 victory in Worcester with scores from Porta, Stickelman and Kat Slott.
• The match marks the fourth Turnpike Trophy tilt this year. BU is 3-0 with wins in field hockey, men's swimming & diving and women's swimming & diving.

LOOKING AHEAD

• The Terriers host Senior Day on Saturday (Oct. 18) against American. Opening kick is scheduled for 1 p.m.