{"id":49627,"date":"2025-10-02T22:59:31","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T02:59:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/?p=49627"},"modified":"2025-10-05T21:13:48","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T01:13:48","slug":"womens-soccer-terriers-defeat-army-3-2-for-first-patriot-league-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/2025\/10\/02\/womens-soccer-terriers-defeat-army-3-2-for-first-patriot-league-win\/","title":{"rendered":"Women\u2019s Soccer: Terriers Defeat Army 3-2 for First Patriot League Win"},"content":{"rendered":"

Featured Image by Jenny Chen<\/em><\/p>\n

By Marianne Zemmes<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Boston University Women\u2019s Soccer (4-4-3, 1-1-1 PL) earned its first Patriot League victory of the season with a 3-2 win over Army West Point (7-4-1, 1-2-0 PL) on Wednesday night at Malek Stadium.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Terriers opened the scoring early. In the fourth minute, senior midfielder Giulianna Gianino\u2019s free kick created a rebound inside the box, and senior midfielder Mackenzie Stickelman finished the chance to put BU ahead 1-0.<\/span><\/p>\n

Less than two minutes later, Gianino tapped a free kick to senior forward Margy Porta, who turned and struck into the bottom left corner, giving the Terriers a 2-0 lead within the first five minutes of play.<\/span><\/p>\n

Army controlled possession for much of the first half, recording 14 shots and forcing five saves from sophomore goalkeeper Bridget Carr. BU maintained its two-goal advantage heading into halftime.<\/span><\/p>\n

Army cut the lead to 2-1 in the 55th minute when midfielder Megan Youngberg lofted a ball over Carr. Nine minutes later, forward Brigid Duffy equalized with a shot from the top left edge of the box to level the match at 2-2.<\/span><\/p>\n

BU responded quickly in the 73rd minute. Junior forward Ava Maguire broke down the right side and sent a cross into the box. Gianino met it with her right foot to score the decisive goal and restore the lead at 3-2.<\/span><\/p>\n

Army pushed forward in the closing minutes, earning five corner kicks and receiving two yellow cards, but the Terriers held firm defensively to close out the match.<\/span><\/p>\n

Army outshot BU 25-15 and held a 10-1 advantage in corner kicks. Both teams combined for 15 shots on goal, with Army leading 8-7. Carr finished with five saves. Stickelman, Porta and Gianino each scored once, while Maguire recorded one assist.<\/span><\/p>\n

Boston University returns to Nickerson Field on Saturday to host Lafayette for its annual Pride Game. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m., with streaming available on ESPN+. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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