BOSTON – The Boston University women's soccer program wraps up its two-game homestand on Thursday (Aug. 21) when it hosts Fairfield at Nickerson Field. Opening kick is set for 6 p.m.
 
BU (1-0) looks to start its campaign 2-0 for the first time since the 2014 season. The Terriers won their season opener on Sunday (Aug. 17) against America East preseason favorite New Hampshire, 3-0.
 
Fairfield (1-1) seeks a return to the win column after a 2-0 setback to Rutgers. The Stags will play their second Patriot League foe in the last three games after opening the year against Holy Cross.
 
Thursday's game airs on ESPN+ with Katie Bennert and Andrew Gardner on the call. Live statistics and an audio-only broadcast are available on GoTerriers.com, while the Patriot League provides an international stream.
 
TERRIER TIDBITS

• BU scored three first-half goals to drop the Wildcats, with sophomore Juliana Osterman and freshman Georgia Prouty supplying the scoring.
• Osterman collected a career best three points in the match to pace the Terriers.
• Prouty was named the Patriot League Midfielder of the Week after scoring her first collegiate goal.
• In her collegiate debut, senior Susan Shobeiri made one save for the shutout win.
• With an assist, senior Giulianna Gianino moved into a tie for 11th place in program history with 47 career points.
• BU's third tally came on an own goal from UNH, the first time a Terrier opponent surrendered one since Oct. 13, 2018 against Loyola Maryland.
• The Terriers' home unbeaten streak is at six games with a 14-3 scoring margin.
• BU last won its first two home games of the season in 2015.

SCOUTING THE STAGS

• Fairfield defeated Holy Cross 1-0 in its season lidlifter before dropping a 2-0 tilt to Rutgers.
• Maddy Theriault, named a Forward to Watch by the United Soccer Coaches heading into the year, has the lone goal this season.
• Katie Wright has collected seven games between the posts this season.
• Last year, Fairfield captured the 2024 MAAC championship, its ninth in program history, and finished the year matching a program record with 18 wins.

SERIES HISTORY

• Thursday marks the sixth all-time meeting between BU and Fairfield in a series that began in 2000 and last took place in 2006.
• The Terriers are unbeaten with a 4-0-1 record, outscoring the Stags 9-3 in the rivalry.
• BU last played a MAAC program in 2011, when now Patriot League foe Loyola Maryland was in the conference.
• In the last matchup between the Terriers and Stags, No. 24 BU prevailed 1-0 behind a Lauren Erwin goal. 

LOOKING AHEAD

• BU ignites a five-game road swing with a trek to Maine on Sunday (Aug. 24). Opening kick against the Black Bears is slated for Noon.