{"id":43647,"date":"2024-10-18T21:45:10","date_gmt":"2024-10-19T01:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/?p=43647"},"modified":"2024-10-18T21:45:26","modified_gmt":"2024-10-19T01:45:26","slug":"field-hockey-3-1-win-over-colgate-moves-the-terriers-back-in-the-win-column","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/2024\/10\/18\/field-hockey-3-1-win-over-colgate-moves-the-terriers-back-in-the-win-column\/","title":{"rendered":"Field Hockey: 3-1 win over Colgate moves the Terriers back in the win column"},"content":{"rendered":"

Featured image by Elyse Paugh<\/p>\n

By Mel Mastela <\/em><\/p>\n

Breaking their three-game losing streak, Boston University field hockey (6-7, 3-2 PL) defeated Patriot League opponent Colgate University (2-12, 0-4 PL) 3-1 on Friday night.<\/p>\n

This win increased desire and raised hopes for a chance for the team to compete for the conference championship. <\/p>\n

\u201cReally grateful that our team came out ready to compete,\u201d Coach Sally Starr said post-game. \u201cIt was a gritty game, it was an important conference win for us.. I think this game tonight was a big part of our ability to make the conference tournament.\u201d <\/p>\n

The Terriers started off on the right foot with strong offensive possession. <\/p>\n

Presenting loads of pressure on Colgate\u2019s defending line, Tess Csejka sailed the ball past the Raiders goalie, freshman Mackie Mann, scoring the first goal of the game only three minutes in.<\/p>\n

Colgate responded quickly, not allowing BU to build momentum. <\/p>\n

Providing the stint in their brief surge was Colgate\u2019s forward Katie Convey, who snuck past goaltender Kate Thomason to even out the score within the seventh minute.<\/p>\n

Looking to regain their lead, Payton Anderson answered by doubling the Terriers\u2019 score on a penalty corner for her ninth of the season. <\/p>\n

BU headed into the second quarter, holding on to their one-goal lead.
\nThe second frame ended the way it started, with many chances for both teams but aggressive defense from both sides to keep the score stalemated at 2-1 in favor of the Terriers. <\/p>\n

BU was eager to extend their lead in the second half. <\/p>\n

The Raiders looked to tie up the game, but an early penalty to Colgates\u2019 Dani Palmer halted their chances. <\/p>\n

Anderson capitalized on the penalty call, netting her second of the night and 10th of the season, giving the Terriers a more comfortable 3-1 lead.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah that [gaining a two goal lead] was huge,\u201d Starr said. \u201cWe have a lot of confidence in our corners and our execution, [Anderson] has been outstanding.\u201d<\/p>\n

By the end of the third quarter, the Raiders were looking for any chance to score and bring themselves back into the game, while BU was searching for an opportunity to reinforce their winning chances.<\/p>\n

The final quarter included lots of back-and-forth play, great saves made by both goalies, and both teams pushing to find an open net. <\/p>\n

Running out the clock, the Terriers held on to their lead and secured the win against Colgate, doing so without any penalty corners. <\/p>\n

\u201cGotta really shout out our defense though, they did not get any penalty corners,\u201d Starr said. \u201cI don\u2019t care who you\u2019re playing, that\u2019s really difficult to do and our defense did a great job.\u201d<\/p>\n

BU will look to remain in the win column as they face off against the University of New Hampshire on Oct. 20 for a 2 p.m. matinee matchup. The game will be available to stream on ESPN+. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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