{"id":40283,"date":"2024-02-14T20:11:43","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T01:11:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/?p=40283"},"modified":"2024-02-14T20:11:43","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T01:11:43","slug":"womens-lacrosse-stevensons-hot-start-continues-in-bus-win-over-unh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/2024\/02\/14\/womens-lacrosse-stevensons-hot-start-continues-in-bus-win-over-unh\/","title":{"rendered":"Women’s Lacrosse: Stevenson’s hot start continues in BU’s win over UNH"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Joe Eachus<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Despite the freezing wind whipping through West Campus, Elle Stevenson continued her heater of a start to the 2024 season as Boston University women\u2019s lacrosse (2-0, 0-0 PL) picked up the win in their home opener, 18-14 against the University of New Hampshire (1-1, 0-0 AEC) on Wednesday.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cA really solid three quarters. We were really disciplined in terms of what our game plan was. As UNH changed things defensively, we responded very well. For us it\u2019s just taking care of business and being able to play a full four quarters,\u201d coach Lauren Morton said.<\/span><\/p>\n

BU\u2019s lead was as many as ten goals in the third quarter, but UNH was able to rattle off a 7-1 run late in the fourth to make the game much closer by the final buzzer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stevenson scored five goals for the second straight game, vaulting her near the top of NCAA leaders in both goals and points.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOne of the biggest things I\u2019m so proud of is that [Stevenson] really embraced developing as a freshman [last year]. For her, she\u2019s found some great opportunities. Her versatility, being able to shoot from the outside, being able to dodge, she fed today and finished on the inside. She\u2019s really just scratching the surface,\u201d Morton added. \u201cWe\u2019ve got a lot more speed [on offense]. Our midfield is fundamentally strong. Overall, this is one of the most connected offensive groups. They get on the same page, they\u2019re organized\u2026 they\u2019re becoming a cohesive group.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

There were several firsts for the Terriers on the evening: Leah Hodgins and Reilly Walsh each scored their first collegiate goals, with Hodgins tacking on a second soon after. Natalie Aiosa also made her first collegiate start as a true freshman following Reilly Agres\u2019 injury in the season opener against Merrimack.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAll of them have been incredibly impactful. The confidence [Aiosa] gives the defense\u2026 Leah has really stepped up on the draw, and it\u2019s been good to see just how well-rounded they\u2019ve developed in just our second game.<\/span><\/p>\n

UNH\u2019s Hannah McCarthy opened up the scoring just 1:17 into the first quarter following a free-position rip past Aiosa. The game quickly turned into a back-and-forth battle for the entire first quarter, with the two teams never separated by more than one goal.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019re settling in in the first quarter, to get a sense of how [the opponent is playing]. Early in the season, you only have some fall film, so it\u2019s definitely just getting a sense of what\u2019s working for us. I thought we rushed a few things in the first quarter. As you settle in, we\u2019re able to make some good adjustments,\u201d Morton said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Early in the first quarter, senior captain and starter Kendall Sims went down awkwardly in transition, and left the game with an undisclosed lower body injury. Sims, who had 18 points in 12 games in 2023, scored four points (2 goals, 2 assists) in last week\u2019s matchup against Merrimack.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

BU pulled away in the second frame, heading to the locker room with an 8-5 lead, before turning the heat up on the Wildcats in the third quarter as the Terriers stretched their lead to five goals.<\/span><\/p>\n

The lead became 17-7 in the fourth, but UNH answered back in the final five minutes thanks to several free-position goals amidst a 7-1 run. It proved to be too little, too late for the Wildcats.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe got some things to talk about for [Saturday\u2019s game against] Iona. We got away from what had worked. We got undisciplined, we got away from winning possession off the draw. We\u2019ve got a really quick turnaround to Saturday, so it\u2019s always good to have some things to work on,\u201d Morton said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Lacrosse is back in action when they host Iona on Saturday at Nickerson Field, with opening draw scheduled for 1 p.m. The game will stream on ESPN+.<\/span><\/p>\n

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