{"id":50335,"date":"2025-10-17T22:06:47","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T02:06:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/?p=50335"},"modified":"2025-10-17T22:06:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T02:06:47","slug":"womens-hockey-terriers-fall-2-1-to-brown-in-a-hard-fought-battle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/2025\/10\/17\/womens-hockey-terriers-fall-2-1-to-brown-in-a-hard-fought-battle\/","title":{"rendered":"Women’s Hockey: Terriers Fall 2-1 to Brown in a Hard-Fought Battle"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

By Mel Mastela<\/p>\n

Boston University Women\u2019s Ice Hockey (0-5-0, 0-0-0 HE) fell to Brown University Bears (1-0-0, 0-0-0 ECAC) 2-1 in a close matchup at Walter Brown Arena on Friday night.<\/p>\n

\u201cI liked our professionalism. I thought we had way more attention to detail, and it was just a little bit too late this week,\u201d BU Head Coach Tara Watchorn said. \u201cToo late in the week. Just our preparation, that we can all reflect and\u2026 show up earlier with more attention to detail.\u201d<\/p>\n

Although BU started strong in the first period with aggressive offense, the Terriers struggled to maintain control of the puck. BU attempted to charge at every opportunity, but were unsuccessful in breaking through Brown\u2019s defense.<\/p>\n

Despite the Bears\u2019 defense, BU recorded 12 shots on goal, while Brown managed only six in the first.<\/p>\n

In the last minutes of the period, BU got a power play opportunity. However, they failed to maximize the final moments of the frame, sending both teams to the locker rooms scoreless. <\/p>\n

The Terriers entered the second period with 41 seconds of power play still on the clock, but failed to break through. <\/p>\n

After continued pressure, forward Luisa Welcke put BU on the board, sneaking the puck into the net amid a scramble in the corner. This was Welcke\u2019s first goal of the season, assisted by forward Lilli Welcke and forward Sydney Healey.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe always know they\u2019re great together, and they did great for us again today when we got them back,\u201d Watchorn said when asked about the line changes with Luisa Welcke during the game. <\/p>\n

Both teams picked up the pace in the period, creating scoring opportunities and testing the goalies.<\/p>\n

Brown brought the heat into the period, managing to double their shots on goal and tie the score.<\/p>\n

With 34 seconds left in the frame, Brown\u2019s forward Olivia Fantino scored a straight shot into the net after a clean play from the blue line by defender Avery Lian and forward Shauna Vadeboncoeur, ending the period at an even score of 1-1. <\/p>\n

Skating into the last period, both teams knew they had to bring the fire to score their first win of the season.<\/p>\n

The Bears did just that. Within the second minute of the final frame, forward Monique Lyons scored with an assist by forward Sam Broz, bringing the score to 2-1 for Brown. <\/p>\n

Attempting to make a comeback, BU pressed in Brown\u2019s zone, searching for any opening, but couldn\u2019t break through the Bears\u2019 defense.<\/p>\n

Unable to capitalize, the Terriers set off into the locker room winless.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a tough spot to be in. Obviously, every team wants to win; that\u2019s obviously the goal, and I think\u2026it\u2019s just laying down the foundation of our team and\u2026learning from each other,” Healey said. \u201cStarting from the bottom and working your way up\u2026I think we’re on the right track.\u201d<\/p>\n

Despite the loss, goaltender Mari Pietersen made 16 saves for the Terriers, while Bears goalie Rory Edwards stopped 23 shots throughout the face-off.<\/p>\n

When asked about Pietersen\u2019s performance, Watchorn said, \u201cI think a couple of breakdowns led to unique types of shots, especially early, and she really kept us in it and gave us confidence.\u201d<\/p>\n

Looking ahead, the Terriers are hoping to earn their first win of the season on Friday against Northeastern at Walter Brown Arena. The game will start at 6 p.m., with streaming available on ESPN+.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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