Sunday, September 24
Newton, Mass.
1:00 PM
Boston College
8-4-0
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Wake Forest
8-2-1
1
2
F
WF
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Boston College
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Vaughn Fuels Win Over No. 18 Wake Forest
September 24, 2017 | Women's Soccer
Bryant records her fifth shutout of the season.
NEWTON, Mass. – The Boston College women's soccer team defeated No. 18 ranked ACC competitor Wake Forest, 1-0, Sunday afternoon.
Boston College is now 8-4-0 and 2-1-0 in the ACC. Wake Forest is now 8-2-1 and 2-1-0 in the ACC, this being their first conference play loss.
Following a scoreless first half in which the Eagles outshot the Demon Deacons 9-4, the teams were tired under the bright sun. In the 74th minute, sophomore forward Olivia Vaughn brought the ball behind Wake Forest's defenders and into the net to score the lone goal of the game.
This was goalkeeper Alexis Bryant's fifth shutout on the season. She stopped Wake Forest's three shots on goal, including a final shot in the 89th minute.
Wake Forest (8-2-1, 2-1-0) at Boston College (8-4-0, 2-1-0)
Newton Soccer Field | Newton, Mass.
BC Starters: GK, Bryant; D, Kenny, Virella, Mitchell, Swaby; M, Berman, Coffey, K. Jennings, J. Jennings; F, Vaughn, Bike
Wake Forest Starters: GK, Preston; D, Krug, Haran, Betfort, DeVos; M, Huster, Rossi, Ravenna, Hammond; F, Feist, Laurier.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Boston College had two big chances in the scoreless first half, including a header from redshirt senior Lauren Berman in the 23rd minute and a shot from rookie Sam Coffey that bounced off the crossbar in the 33rd minute.
- In the 42nd minute, Vaughn puts the ball in the back of the net, but is called offsides and the goal is called off.
- GOAL: BC 1, Wake Forest 0 – 74th min: Sophomore Olivia Vaughn dribbled the ball up the left side through Wake Forest's defense, shooting under the goalie to put the ball in the back of the net for her fifth goal of the season.
- Down by a goal, the Demon Deacons attempted to rally in the 89th minute. Freshman Sofia Rossi took a shot, but Bryant made a diving save for the shutout victory.
GAME STATS
Shots: BC 16, WF 10
Shots on goal: BC 7, WF 3
Corner kicks: BC 5, WF 5
COACH'S QUOTE
Head Coach Alison Foley -
"We did a great job moving the ball today and created a lot of different chances with different players," Coach Foley said. "Our team defending; specifically our back-line and goal-keeper Alexis Bryant were relentless and professional."
GAME NOTES
- Vaughn opened the scoreboard in the 74th minute with her fifth goal on the season. She joins redshirt senior Lauren Berman in goal leaders for the Eagles.
- This is redshirt junior Alexis Bryant's fifth shutout of the season.
- The Eagles' had seven shots on goal to Wake Forest's three.
- Senior defender Allyson Swaby has started every game this season. She has played the full 90 in 11 of 12 games.
- This was the 14th matchup between BC and Wake Forest. The Eagles now lead the series, 8-6.
- This is BC's first win of the season against a ranked team.
NEXT GAME
-The Eagles will travel to Blacksburg, Virginia to play University of Virginia on Friday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m.
Boston College is now 8-4-0 and 2-1-0 in the ACC. Wake Forest is now 8-2-1 and 2-1-0 in the ACC, this being their first conference play loss.
Following a scoreless first half in which the Eagles outshot the Demon Deacons 9-4, the teams were tired under the bright sun. In the 74th minute, sophomore forward Olivia Vaughn brought the ball behind Wake Forest's defenders and into the net to score the lone goal of the game.
This was goalkeeper Alexis Bryant's fifth shutout on the season. She stopped Wake Forest's three shots on goal, including a final shot in the 89th minute.
Wake Forest (8-2-1, 2-1-0) at Boston College (8-4-0, 2-1-0)
Newton Soccer Field | Newton, Mass.
BC Starters: GK, Bryant; D, Kenny, Virella, Mitchell, Swaby; M, Berman, Coffey, K. Jennings, J. Jennings; F, Vaughn, Bike
Wake Forest Starters: GK, Preston; D, Krug, Haran, Betfort, DeVos; M, Huster, Rossi, Ravenna, Hammond; F, Feist, Laurier.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Boston College had two big chances in the scoreless first half, including a header from redshirt senior Lauren Berman in the 23rd minute and a shot from rookie Sam Coffey that bounced off the crossbar in the 33rd minute.
- In the 42nd minute, Vaughn puts the ball in the back of the net, but is called offsides and the goal is called off.
- GOAL: BC 1, Wake Forest 0 – 74th min: Sophomore Olivia Vaughn dribbled the ball up the left side through Wake Forest's defense, shooting under the goalie to put the ball in the back of the net for her fifth goal of the season.
- Down by a goal, the Demon Deacons attempted to rally in the 89th minute. Freshman Sofia Rossi took a shot, but Bryant made a diving save for the shutout victory.
GAME STATS
Shots: BC 16, WF 10
Shots on goal: BC 7, WF 3
Corner kicks: BC 5, WF 5
COACH'S QUOTE
Head Coach Alison Foley -
"We did a great job moving the ball today and created a lot of different chances with different players," Coach Foley said. "Our team defending; specifically our back-line and goal-keeper Alexis Bryant were relentless and professional."
GAME NOTES
- Vaughn opened the scoreboard in the 74th minute with her fifth goal on the season. She joins redshirt senior Lauren Berman in goal leaders for the Eagles.
- This is redshirt junior Alexis Bryant's fifth shutout of the season.
- The Eagles' had seven shots on goal to Wake Forest's three.
- Senior defender Allyson Swaby has started every game this season. She has played the full 90 in 11 of 12 games.
- This was the 14th matchup between BC and Wake Forest. The Eagles now lead the series, 8-6.
- This is BC's first win of the season against a ranked team.
NEXT GAME
-The Eagles will travel to Blacksburg, Virginia to play University of Virginia on Friday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m.
Team Stats
WF
BC
Goals
0
1
Shots
10
16
Shots on Goal
3
7
Saves
6
3
Corners
5
5
Fouls
6
10
Scoring Plays
Olivia Vaughn (5)
Assisted By: Jillian Jennings
GOAL by BC Olivia Vaughn (FIRST GOAL), goal number 5 for season.
73:40
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
5
SOG
3
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's Soccer
GK
/ Women's Soccer
F/M
/ Women's Soccer
D
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