BOSTON – In a battle for position in the Patriot League standings, American University women's soccer surrendered a late goal to fall to league-leading Boston University 1-0 on Saturday afternoon.  

QUICK NOTABLES

• Julia Kato picked up six saves on 14 shots faced.
• Natalie Oliver and Alysa Vazquez had the lone shots on goal for the Eagles.
• AU falls to 2-2-1 in conference play, while BU moves to 4-1.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• American had the first scoring chance in the 4th minute but Oliver's shot was saved by Gretchen Bennett.
• Kato picked up four of her six saves in the first half as AU's defense withstood BU's offensive pressure.
• Vazquez lined up a dangerous free kick in the 52nd minute, but her shot was saved by Celia Braun to keep the game tied.
• The Terriers finally got on the board in the 74th minute when Eileen Solomon chipped a long service pass into the box up and over the reach of Kato.
• AU was unable to generate a scoring chance in the final 15 minutes and Boston hung on for its fourth straight win.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Boston had a 14-3 advantage in shots taken.
• American was unable to generate any corner kicks, while the Terriers had three corner kick opportunities.
• Ashley Molz was booked for a yellow card in the 64th minute.

UP NEXT

• The Eagles will return to Reeves Field on Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 3 pm for Very Important Professors (VIP) Day.
• Admission is free for all AU women's soccer home games.
• Next Saturday, AU will travel to face Colgate at 2 pm.

KEEP UP WITH US

• For the latest on American University Women's Soccer, stay tuned to AUEagles.com and follow the team on Twitter (@AU_WSoccer), Facebook (AU.WSoccer) and Instagram (@au_wsoccer).