Gallery: Field Hockey falls 2-0 against American at home
The Boston University field hockey team lost 2-0 against the American University Eagles. The Eagles took the lead through scoring off a penalty corner late in the 29th minute, and doubled it off another corner 39th minute.. Junior goalkeeper Sophie Ortyl stood out with eight saves in goal for BU. Despite the Terriers’ eight shots on goal, none were able to break American’s backline.
Below is Duru Yuceturk’s gallery of the game.
Junior defender Bella Bergner (3)prepares for a penalty corner.BU players prepare to block a penalty corner from American.American players celebrate a goal.Junior midfielder Nicole Lauro (6) sprints into position.Fans line the fence to cheer on the Terriers.The Terriers warm up before the game.Junior defender Alex Purcell (22) sends a pass upfield.Freshman forward Lucy Johnson (7) challenges American’s goalkeeper in front of the net.Senior forward Caroline O’Brian (20) battles American’s defender for the ball near the circle.Freshman defender Rachel Turer (24) runs up the field.Junior defender Alex Purcell (22) battles for possession of the ball.Fans at the stands of New Balance Field watch BU take on American.The Terriers set up a penalty corner.Sophomore Kaitlyn Williams (13) moves into position.The Terriers huddle up before resuming play.Freshman midfielder Molly Driscoll (15) takes a penalty corner for BU.The Terriers warm up before the game.The Terriers line up for introductions before the matchup.Junior forward Olivia Hammer (4) chases down the ball.Junior midfielder Nicole Lauro (6) tracks the play against American.BU and American’s players congratulate each other after the game.Senior forward Caroline O’Brian (20) positions near midfield against American.
