BOSTON – Returning home to Parsons Field after its challenging California tour, the Northeastern women's soccer team will look to bounce back against crosstown rival Boston University on Thursday, Aug. 30, at 6 p.m., when the Huskies and the Terriers meet during the 20th installment of their heated derby.
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5 THINGS TO WATCH 4
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• Northeastern was ranked No. 8 in the United Soccer Coaches East regional poll, as released on Tuesday. The Huskies remained the top-ranked CAA program in the East region, despite dropping three positions from their No. 5 regional ranking on Aug. 21.
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• NU has won four of the last five derbies against Boston University, dating back to the beginning of the 2014 season. The Huskies have won two of the six all-time matches contested at Parsons Field, staging wins during the 2009 and 2015 seasons.Â
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• Upon scoring her 23rd career goal on Aug. 26 against Loyola Marymount, senior forward
Hannah Rosenblatt moved to two goals shy of Liza Rebello (25 goals) for fourth place on the Huskies' all-time goals list.
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• Redshirt-freshman goalkeeper
Megan Adams made her Northeastern debut during the 76th minute of the Huskies' Aug. 24 match against Long Beach State. Adams has logged Northeastern's last 104 goalkeeping minutes – trailing senior
Nathalie Nidetch (256 minutes) for the team lead in the category – making four saves while allowing two goals during the stretch.
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Chelsea Domond paces the Huskies' attack in both shots (nine) and shots on target (six) this season, but has yet to find the back of the net during her last nine appearances (Oct. 15, 2017, vs. William & Mary).
ADMISSION & PARKING
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Entry to all Northeastern women's soccer home matches at Parsons Field is free and seating is general admission. Fans should be advised that there is limited first-come, first-serve parking available at Parsons Field. Town of Brookline parking rules are in effect for all street parking located outside the facility.
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UP NEXT
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Northeastern will host Syracuse on Sunday, Sept. 2, at 1 p.m.
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