BROOKLINE, Mass.— The Northeastern women's soccer team dropped a 4-1 decision to the Boston College Eagles on Sunday afternoon at Parsons Field. Freshman Vivian Akyirem scored her first career goal in the loss.
 
Northeastern moves to 1-1 on the season, while the Eagles improve to 2-0.

• Boston College opened the scoring with a goal in the 13^th minute. Akyirem knotted the score up for the Huskies at 1-1, claiming her first career goal. Junior Jessie Hunt recorded an assist on the goal, marking her first career point as a Husky.
• Before the end of the first half, the Eagles once again took the lead, 2-1, with a goal in the 42^nd minute.
• In the second half, Northeastern was whistled for a foul inside the box. The Eagles then converted from the penalty spot in the 79^th minute and followed it up with another tally in the 81^st to take a 4-1 lead.
• Goalkeeper Holland Stam, ended the first half with three saves and finished with seven saves overall. Goalkeeper Bianca Resca entered in relief for the Huskies, making her first appearance this season.

The Huskies are back in action at Parsons Field against Rhode Island on Thursday, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m.
 
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