Saturday, November 14
Storrs, Conn.
2:00 PM
Boston College
(13-8)
2
vs
1
Albany
(19-3)
1
2
F
Boston College
2
0
2
Albany
0
1
1
Hromisin, Stiekema Power Eagles into NCAA Quarters
November 14, 2015 | Field Hockey
BC looks to earn its first berth into the semifinals of the tournament
GAME INFORMATION
Score: #9 Boston College 2, #8 Albany 1
Records: BC (13-8), UA (19-3)
Location: George J. Sherman Family-Sports Complex, Storrs, Conn.
Attendance: 267
BC HIGHLIGHTS
TURNING POINT
HOW IT HAPPENED
SOUND BITES
"I don't think it was our best game, execution wise. We had some moments, but I thought Albany did a good job defensively on us. They are a very tough team and we were fortunate to put two on the board early in the game. We have one of the best goalkeepers in the country in Leah Settipane and she made some great saves for us to hold on for the victory.
"I'm really proud of this team right now. They keep finding ways to overcome obstacles. Their heart and determination have only gotten better the more the season has gone on. This is the perfect time to be playing our best hockey.
"UConn is always a tough draw. They consistently have good teams and are tough to beat at home. We will put a game plan together to defend their threatening outlet and attack. Hopefully it's a great game of hockey tomorrow."
-Head coach Kelly Doton
TEAM LEADERS
Boston College
Goals: Kelcie Hromisin, Romee Stiekema (1)
Assists: Eryn McCoy, Chelcie Mendonca, Frederique Haverhals (1)
Points: Hromisin, Stiekema (2)
Shots: Stiekema (2)
Saves: Leah Settipane (5)
Albany
Goals: Paula Heuser (1)
Assists: Fiori Van Rijswijk (1)
Points: Heuser (2)
Shots: Heuser (7)
Saves: Maxi Primus (3)
UP NEXT
Boston College will remain in Storrs to take on Connecticut in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, November 15, at 2 p.m.
Score: #9 Boston College 2, #8 Albany 1
Records: BC (13-8), UA (19-3)
Location: George J. Sherman Family-Sports Complex, Storrs, Conn.
Attendance: 267
BC HIGHLIGHTS
- Boston College advances to the quarterfinals for the third time in program history and the first time since 1998
- The Eagles have six of their last seven games
- With her five saves, senior goalkeeper Leah Settipane is now six saves away from moving up to third all-time in career saves at Boston College
- Senior Kelcie Hromisin netted her ninth goal of the season, matching her single-season career high and moving her into a tie for second on the team in goals
- Freshman Frederique Haverhals recorded her team-high ninth assist of the season
TURNING POINT
- The Eagles scored two goals in the opening six minutes to take the lead for good
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Senior Kelcie Hromisin got the Eagles on the board in the second minute, deflecting a shot by junior Eryn McCoy into the right corner of the net
- Only four minutes later, senior Romee Stiekema increased the lead to 2-0, capitalizing off a penalty corner from freshman Frederique Haverhals with a stick stop from sophomore Chelcie Mendonca
- Paula Heuser got one back for Albany in the 54th minute, smashing home a shot off a penalty corner
SOUND BITES
"I don't think it was our best game, execution wise. We had some moments, but I thought Albany did a good job defensively on us. They are a very tough team and we were fortunate to put two on the board early in the game. We have one of the best goalkeepers in the country in Leah Settipane and she made some great saves for us to hold on for the victory.
"I'm really proud of this team right now. They keep finding ways to overcome obstacles. Their heart and determination have only gotten better the more the season has gone on. This is the perfect time to be playing our best hockey.
"UConn is always a tough draw. They consistently have good teams and are tough to beat at home. We will put a game plan together to defend their threatening outlet and attack. Hopefully it's a great game of hockey tomorrow."
-Head coach Kelly Doton
TEAM LEADERS
Boston College
Goals: Kelcie Hromisin, Romee Stiekema (1)
Assists: Eryn McCoy, Chelcie Mendonca, Frederique Haverhals (1)
Points: Hromisin, Stiekema (2)
Shots: Stiekema (2)
Saves: Leah Settipane (5)
Albany
Goals: Paula Heuser (1)
Assists: Fiori Van Rijswijk (1)
Points: Heuser (2)
Shots: Heuser (7)
Saves: Maxi Primus (3)
UP NEXT
Boston College will remain in Storrs to take on Connecticut in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, November 15, at 2 p.m.
Team Stats
BC
ALBANY
Goals
2
1
Shots
5
7
Shots on Goal
4
6
Saves
5
2
Corners
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
6
Scoring Plays
Kelcie Hromisin (9)
Assisted By: Eryn McCoy
Deflected in
1:09
Romee Stiekema (3)
Assisted By: Frederique Haverhals , Chelcie Mendonca
off the corner
5:22
Heuser, Paula (34)
Assisted By: Van Rijswijk, Fiori
Off the corner
53:55
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Players Mentioned
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