Gallery: Field Hockey unable to break Harvard’s defense
Though the first period looked fairly even, a second-quarter onslaught of goals left Boston University’s field hockey team finishing with a 7-0 loss to the Harvard Crimson — the fourth-ranked team in the country. The Crimson only broke deadlock in the 14th minute of play, and the Terriers were able to match them in shots, at two a piece, by the end of the first quarter. The second quarter, however, was much different as Harvard outshot BU 9-1, and plummeted four goals past junior goalkeeper Sophie Ortyl and the Terrier defense. BU pushed in the second half, outshooting the Crimson 8-6, but were unable to find the back of the net. Harvard continued to capitalize in the final 30 minutes of the game, putting up another two goals.
Below is Jenny Chen’s Gallery of the game.
Junior midfielder Maggie Driscoll (14) sprints with the ball on a breakaway.Junior midfielder Nicole Lauro (6) controls the ball.Freshman forward Delfi Coulo (17) lifts the ball up on her stick.Junior defender Alex Purcell (22) takes a shot on a penalty corner.Freshman forward Lucy Johnson (7) advances the ball.Junior goalkeeper Sophie Ortyl (96) makes a save during warmups.Junior defender Bella Bergner (3) inserts the ball on a penalty corner.Sophomore defender Shea Freda (10) looks for an open teammate.Junior midfielder Maggie Driscoll (14) raises her hand to signal for the referee’s whistle.Senior defender Megan Wetzel (5) drives the ball into the circle.Junior defender Alex Purcell (22) looks for passing options.Freshman midfielder Mallory Hudson (2) sends the ball upfield.Junior midfielder Nicole Lauro (6) switches directions with the ball.Senior forward Caroline O’Brien (20) attempts to spin around a Harvard player.The Terriers take their position for a penalty corner.
