BOSTON – In its penultimate home game of the 2025 regular season, the Boston University women's soccer program hosts Senior Day vs. American on Saturday (Oct. 18). Opening kick is set for 1 p.m.
 
BU (7-4-3, 4-1-1 PL) looks to boost its winning streak to five games and its shutout streak to four contests. The Terriers have blanked five of their six opponents at home and have not allowed a goal at Nickerson Field since Aug. 21.
 
American (2-9-3, 2-4-0 PL) searches for its first road victory in 2025. The Eagles have been outscored 10-5 in their last five matches.
 
Saturday's game airs on ESPN+ with Brady Couto, Joe Braverman and Claire Chen on the call. Live statistics and an audio-only broadcast are available on GoTerriers.com while the Patriot League supplies an international stream.
 
Prior to the match, the Terriers will honor their senior class with a pregame ceremony. Fans are encouraged to arrive at Nickerson Field prior to 12:49 p.m. to watch the festivities.
 
TERRIER TIDBITS

• BU's most recent win came in a 1-0 decision over Holy Cross on Wednesday (Oct. 15) in Boston.
• Junior Ava Maguire tallied the game's lone goal in the 52nd minute, while senior Mackenzie Stickelman made a team save in the 86th minute to preserve the shutout.
• Maguire's goal was No. 7 on SportsCenter's Top 10 plays that evening.
• The Terriers' home shutout streak stands at 373:26. They have not allowed a goal in the last 296:22 overall.
• With a win, BU would clinch a spot in the 2025 Patriot League Tournament.
• The Terriers are tied with Colgate atop the Patriot League table with 13 points, three ahead of Army West Point and Loyola Maryland.
• During Patriot League play, BU ranks second in goals per game (2.67) and scoring margin (1.50).
• BU's senior class has combined for 56 goals, 33 assists, 145 points and 14 All-Patriot League awards throughout their careers.

SCOUTING AMERICAN

• The Eagles have lost back-to-back games against Colgate (2-1) and Navy (3-0), but have beaten Army West Point (2-1) and Lehigh (3-1).
• Jennifer McGuire paces American with three goals and nine points. Phoebe Merrigan has a team-high four assists.
• The Eagles were projected to finish 10th in the Patriot League preseason poll.
• Last season, American went 6-6-3 with a 2-5-2 conference record.

SERIES HISTORY

• Saturday marks the 13th all-time meeting between BU and American in a series that began in 2010.
• The Terriers sport a 9-0-3 edge in the rivalry.
• BU is a perfect 7-0 at home against American with a 22-1 scoring margin.
• Overall, the Terriers have outscored American, 28-5.
• Last season, both teams played to a 2-2 draw in Maryland. The Eagles scored the game's first two goals before Giulianna Gianino and Kat Slott scored less than six minutes apart in the final 14 minutes.

UP NEXT

• BU's regular season road finale takes place at Lehigh on Saturday (Oct. 25). Opening kick is slated for 1 p.m.