Boston College
(10-5)
New Hampshire
(11-5)
No. 14 Field Hockey Wins 2-1 Against New Hampshire
October 17, 2010 | Field Hockey
Oct. 17, 2010
NEWTON, Mass. -
The Boston College field hockey team notched its 10th win this season with a close 2-1 game against New Hampshire, thanks to solid play all around from the Eagles.
After a scoreless 15 minutes, BC's Courtney Tavener collected a pass from Paige Norris and put it in the back of the net to give the Eagles a 1-0 advantage.
Jacqui Moorfield upped the score 2-0 before the end of the first half with a hard shot that deflected into the goal off Wildcats' goalie Katherine Nagengast. She was assisted by Emily Kozniuk and Janna Anctil.
New Hampshire attempted a comeback at 16:50 in the second half when Whitney Frates found herself one-on-one against goalie Kristine Stigas and fired the ball past her right side and into the goal.
Then with just 54 seconds left in the game, the Wildcats forced a corner but Stigas held strong with a diving save to win the game.
BC held a slight edge on shots, 8-7. Stigas made five saves.
The win improves Boston College to 10-5 while New Hampshire falls to 11-5.
Next up, the Eagles travel to Syracuse on Sunday, October 24 for a 1:00 p.m. contest. Their last home game will be on Friday, October 29 at 4:00 p.m. against ACC foe Wake Forest.
Game Notes: Kristine Stigas made a crucial save with just 54 seconds left on the clock to keep New Hampshire from tying the game... Courtney Tavener scored in both games this weekend... Jacqui Moorfield's goal was her fifth of the season... BC wore pink Under Armour uniforms for the "Stick It To Cancer" national campaign.
Team Stats
Courtney Tavener (4)
Assisted By: Paige Norris
GOAL by BC Courtney Tavener (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Paige Norris, goal number 4 for season.
18:06
Jacqui Moorfield (5)
Assisted By: Emily Kozniuk , Janna Anctil
GOAL by BC Jacqui Moorfield, Assist by Emily Kozniuk and Janna Anctil, goal number 5 for season.
31:42
Frates, Whitney (10)
GOAL by UNH Frates, Whitney, goal number 10 for season.
53:08
