NEWTON, MA \u2013 Over the last 20 minutes or so of a 1-0 loss to Boston College on Sunday, Boston University field hockey head coach Sally Starr felt her team’s press was suffocating.<\/p>\n
Save for a mishap on a corner, The No. 24 Boston University field hockey team (107, 6-0 Patriot League)\u00a0 capped the regular season at No. 13 Boston College (10-8) at the Boston College Field Hockey Complex with strong play.<\/p>\n
“We were creating a lot of turnovers, winning a lot of balls back,” Starr said. “I think BC is an outstanding team, and if we can create turnovers against a team like that, that’s the way we’ve got to into our tournament.”<\/p>\n
Following a scoreless first half, Boston College’s Eva Van de Mierop connected on a penalty corner. Her first goal of the year served as the winner, coming in the 42nd minute.<\/p>\n
Boston University goalkeeper Kathleen Keegan stopped six shots, three in each half to keep the Eagles from adding to their advantage.<\/p>\n
“I think Keegs had an outstanding game today,” Starr said. “As you go into the postseason, that’s how you want to see your goalie playing.”<\/p>\n
BU got two shots on goal, but both were saved.<\/p>\n
Up next, the Patriot League Tournament. The first-seeded Terriers will face fourth-seeded Lafayette in the semifinals on Friday Nov. 2 on home turf at New Balance Field.<\/p>\n
Starr hopes her defense will push them over the top.<\/p>\n
“Press with a purpose,” Starr said. “We don’t press just to press. We press with the intent to win the ball.”<\/p>\n