EASTON, Pa. –– Despite a strong, fourth quarter offensive push, American University field hockey fell to Boston University, 1-0, in the Patriot League semifinals.
Notable
- American outearned BU 7-6 in penalty corners but trailed 11-7 in shots on goal.
- Teagan Harmon made nine saves for American. It was a record high in saves for the sophomore keeper.
How It Happened
It looked like Boston U. had gone ahead in the eighth minute on a corner, but the goal was disallowed and it was back to even with no score.
The Terriers would pull ahead on a goal in the 39th minute, leading 1-0 with 20 minutes to play.
The fourth quarter of the contest was played almost entirely in Boston's defensive half, with three Eagles penalty corners and three shots on target taking part of the offensive barrage.
The late press wouldn't be enough though, and the Eagles would fall 1-0 in Easton to the Terriers.
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