Sunday, August 26
Newton, Mass.
1:00PM
Boston College
4-0
2
vs
0
University of Connecticut
1-3
1
2
F
UCONN
0
0
0
Boston College
1
1
2
Sam Coffey's Two Goals Powers Eagles Over UConn
August 26, 2018 | Women's Soccer
NEWTON, Mass. – Sophomore Sam Coffey scored two goals to lead Boston College past former conference rival Connecticut, 2-0, in a non-conference on Sunday afternoon in front of 584 fans at the Newton Soccer Field.
Boston College improved to 4-0 and will host Stony Brook on Wednesday at 5 p.m. UConn is now 1-3 and will host Rutgers on Thursday night.
Coffey opened the scoring when she ripped a low shot from 22 yards out off a free kick to give BC a 1-0 lead in the 33rd minute of play. BC carried the play most of the first half and finished the half, with a 7-2 edge in shots, three from Coffey.
The second half, UConn pushed back, pressuring the Eagles, as the Huskies started to win 50-50 balls. UConn had a flurry of corner kicks early in the half but the Eagles defense easily handled the pressure.
In the 64th minute, BC put together a beautiful combination as Coffey switched fields and found Gaby Carreiro. The Eagles redshirt junior forward sent Vaughn into the box, but her shot just went wide.
Minutes later in the 72nd minute, Coffey connected with fellow sophomore Riley Lochhead. The two put together a give-and-go, with Coffey ripping a shot high and into the far corner from 22 yards out for a 2-0 BC lead. It was Lochhead's first career point.
Alexis Bryant picked up her fourth win with three saves in the match.
BC Athletics: Boston College (4-0) 2, Connecticut (1-3) 0
Sunday, August 26, 2018
Newton Soccer Field | Newton, Mass. | ATT: 584
HOW IT HAPPENED
BC GOAL: 33' - Sam Coffey (2) (free kick – outside the 18-yard box)
BC GOAL: 72' – Sam Coffey (3) from Riley Lochhead (1)
GAME STATS
Shots: BC 13, UConn 8
Shots On Goal: BC 3, UConn 3
Saves: BC 3, UConn 2
Corner Kicks: BC 3, UConn 4
COACH ALISON FOLEY
"BC vs. UConn is one of the best rivalries in the country. It was an aggressive game with both teams competing. At the end of the day, Sam Coffey showed why she is one of the best players in the country and put the game away with two goals.''
GAME NOTES
- This was the first regular season meeting between BC and UConn since 2013.
- Red-shirt sophomore Jade Ruiters started her first game of the season at midfield. It's her first start for the Eagles since 2016.
- Sam Coffey now leads BC in scoring with three goals and four assists for 10 points. She has two game-winning goals this season.
- Riley Lochhead picked up her first career point with an assist on Coffey's second goal.
UP NEXT
- BC will host Stony Brook on Wednesday at the Newton Soccer Field. The game will start at 5 p.m. Admission is free for all regular season home games.
- Boston College will host Texas Tech in a rare Saturday night match (7 p.m.).
Boston College improved to 4-0 and will host Stony Brook on Wednesday at 5 p.m. UConn is now 1-3 and will host Rutgers on Thursday night.
Coffey opened the scoring when she ripped a low shot from 22 yards out off a free kick to give BC a 1-0 lead in the 33rd minute of play. BC carried the play most of the first half and finished the half, with a 7-2 edge in shots, three from Coffey.
The second half, UConn pushed back, pressuring the Eagles, as the Huskies started to win 50-50 balls. UConn had a flurry of corner kicks early in the half but the Eagles defense easily handled the pressure.
In the 64th minute, BC put together a beautiful combination as Coffey switched fields and found Gaby Carreiro. The Eagles redshirt junior forward sent Vaughn into the box, but her shot just went wide.
Minutes later in the 72nd minute, Coffey connected with fellow sophomore Riley Lochhead. The two put together a give-and-go, with Coffey ripping a shot high and into the far corner from 22 yards out for a 2-0 BC lead. It was Lochhead's first career point.
Alexis Bryant picked up her fourth win with three saves in the match.
BC Athletics: Boston College (4-0) 2, Connecticut (1-3) 0
Sunday, August 26, 2018
Newton Soccer Field | Newton, Mass. | ATT: 584
HOW IT HAPPENED
BC GOAL: 33' - Sam Coffey (2) (free kick – outside the 18-yard box)
BC GOAL: 72' – Sam Coffey (3) from Riley Lochhead (1)
GAME STATS
Shots: BC 13, UConn 8
Shots On Goal: BC 3, UConn 3
Saves: BC 3, UConn 2
Corner Kicks: BC 3, UConn 4
COACH ALISON FOLEY
"BC vs. UConn is one of the best rivalries in the country. It was an aggressive game with both teams competing. At the end of the day, Sam Coffey showed why she is one of the best players in the country and put the game away with two goals.''
GAME NOTES
- This was the first regular season meeting between BC and UConn since 2013.
- Red-shirt sophomore Jade Ruiters started her first game of the season at midfield. It's her first start for the Eagles since 2016.
- Sam Coffey now leads BC in scoring with three goals and four assists for 10 points. She has two game-winning goals this season.
- Riley Lochhead picked up her first career point with an assist on Coffey's second goal.
UP NEXT
- BC will host Stony Brook on Wednesday at the Newton Soccer Field. The game will start at 5 p.m. Admission is free for all regular season home games.
- Boston College will host Texas Tech in a rare Saturday night match (7 p.m.).
Team Stats
UCONN
BC
Goals
0
2
Shots
8
13
Shots on Goal
3
3
Saves
1
3
Corners
4
3
Fouls
9
12
Scoring Plays
Sam Coffey (2)
free kick outside the 18-yard box
33:15
Sam Coffey (3)
Assisted By: Riley Lochhead
cross pass from nearside atop the 18 int
72:05
Game Leaders
Shots
5
SOG
3
Goals
2
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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