Friday, October 9
Boston, MA
6 PM
Boston University
vs
Holy Cross
Photo by: Eliza Nuestro
Field Hockey Hosts Holy Cross on Friday in Turnpike Trophy Matchup
October 8, 2026 | Field Hockey
Boston University (5-5, 2-0 PL) vs. Holy Cross (6-3, 2-1 PL)
Friday, Oct. 9 | 6 p.m.
New Balance Field
BOSTON - Looking to build on its current three-game win streak, the Boston University field hockey team will host Holy Cross on Friday (Oct. 9) in a Turnpike Trophy matchup under the lights at New Balance Field. Game time is set for 6 p.m.
TERRIER TIDBITS
SCOUTING HOLY CROSS
SERIES HISTORY
LOOKING AHEAD
Friday, Oct. 9 | 6 p.m.
New Balance Field
BOSTON - Looking to build on its current three-game win streak, the Boston University field hockey team will host Holy Cross on Friday (Oct. 9) in a Turnpike Trophy matchup under the lights at New Balance Field. Game time is set for 6 p.m.
TERRIER TIDBITS
- The Terriers have won their past three games by a combined score of 19-4 and they currently lead the nation in shots on goal per game (12.3).
- This is BU's third straight Patriot League contest as the Terriers earned a 7-2 win at Bucknell on Sept. 26 before a 7-1 home win over Lehigh last Saturday.
- BU is aiming for its first 3-0 start in conference play since 2022.
- The Terriers have had 12 players score at least one this season, the most since the 2018 had 14 different goal-scorers.Â
- Two-time reigning Patriot League Midfielder of the Week Nicole Lauro has eight points (3g, 2a) during the three-game win streak.
- Graduate student Caroline O'Brien was named Patriot League Forward of the Week on Monday after opening the scoring against Lehigh.
- Sophomore Lucy Johnson leads all Patriot League players in goals (11) and points (24).
- O'Brien, last season's top point producer in the PL, has added five goals and three assists.Â
- Senior Sophie Ortyl and sophomore Anna Wilson have split time in goal this season, combining for a 2.44 goals-against average and a .634 save percentage.
- BU was selected to finish third in the Patriot League preseason poll behind American and Lafayette.
- Graduate student Maddie Hudson and senior Maggie Driscoll are serving as co-captains for the 2026 season.
SCOUTING HOLY CROSS
- The Crusaders have already matched their win total from last season.
- Holy Cross is coming off a 2-1 home win over Bucknell and won three of its past four games.
- The Crusaders' best non-conference win this season was a 3-2 win over Northeastern on Sept. 4.
- Freshman Marianna MacLean is tied for second in points among Patriot League players with 20 on seven goals and six assists.
- MacLean has been named Patriot League Rookie of the Week four times this season and Midfielder of the Week once.Â
- Five Crusaders are tied for second on the team in points with four each.
- Junior Mia McCloskey has started in goal in eight of Holy Cross's nine games and currently has a .698 save percentage and a 1.66 goals-against average.
- The Crusaders were picked fifth in the Patriot League preseason poll.
SERIES HISTORY
- BU is 29-2-1 all-time against Holy Cross, including wins in the past 29Â meetings.
- Last season, the Terriers posted a 3-2 road win over the Crusaders thanks to a late winner from Caroline O'Brien
- BU is 14-1-1 in home contests against Holy Cross.Â
LOOKING AHEAD
- BU will visit crosstown rival Boston College on Sunday (Oct. 11).
- Game time in Newton is set for noon.
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