Sunday, September 12
Newton, Mass.
1 p.m.
Boston College
(6-0)
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Boston University
(2-4)
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Boston Univ.
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Boston College
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Photo by: John Quackenbos
No. 3 Eagles Move to 6-0 with Sunday Win Over BU
September 12, 2021 | Field Hockey
Fusine Govaert scored two goals and logged an assist
NEWTON, Mass. — Fusine Govaert tallied two goals - including the eventual gamewinner in the 45th minute - as No. 3 Boston College downed Boston University, 3-2.
With the win, BC moves to 6-0 on the season and ties the best start in program history. The Eagles also opened the 2009 campaign with a six consecutive victories.
BC started fast, scoring two goals within the first 7:11 of play. Sarah Johnson got the scoring going, taking a pass from Govaert, right to left, and depositing it in the left side of the cage. Govaert tallied her first goal of the afternoon less than a minute later, off a blast set up by Olivia Hahn off the penalty corner.
BU would respond in the second quarter, converting an chance off a penalty corner in the 25th minute. The Terriers would tie it up in the 42nd minute, again off a penalty corner opportunity.
Govaert's go-ahead gamewinner came less than three minutes later, set up by Juliette Hijdra.
The Eagles held a 28-6 edge in shots, including a 19-3 advantage in shots on-goal.
Boston College returns to action on Friday, Sept. 17 when it hosts Syracuse at the Field Hockey complex in Newton. Game time is set for 5 p.m.
With the win, BC moves to 6-0 on the season and ties the best start in program history. The Eagles also opened the 2009 campaign with a six consecutive victories.
BC started fast, scoring two goals within the first 7:11 of play. Sarah Johnson got the scoring going, taking a pass from Govaert, right to left, and depositing it in the left side of the cage. Govaert tallied her first goal of the afternoon less than a minute later, off a blast set up by Olivia Hahn off the penalty corner.
BU would respond in the second quarter, converting an chance off a penalty corner in the 25th minute. The Terriers would tie it up in the 42nd minute, again off a penalty corner opportunity.
Govaert's go-ahead gamewinner came less than three minutes later, set up by Juliette Hijdra.
The Eagles held a 28-6 edge in shots, including a 19-3 advantage in shots on-goal.
Boston College returns to action on Friday, Sept. 17 when it hosts Syracuse at the Field Hockey complex in Newton. Game time is set for 5 p.m.
Team Stats
BU
BC
Goals
2
3
Shots
6
28
Shots on Goal
3
19
Saves
16
1
Corners
3
15
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Scoring Plays
JOHNSON, Sarah (3)
Assisted By: GOVAERT, Fusine
pass in front of goal from 15 right to l
6:36
GOVAERT, Fusine (2)
Assisted By: HAHN, Olivia
off penalty corner blast from the top
7:11
CROWLEY, Mikayla
Assisted By: ANDERSON, Payton
off penalty corner from 16
24:08
ANDERSON, Payton
off rebound of her own blocked attempt o
42:00
GOVAERT, Fusine (3)
Assisted By: HIJDRA, Juliette
off penalty corner top of the scoring ar
44:46
Game Leaders
Shots
12
SOG
7
Goals
2
Assists
1
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
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