BOSTON — Northeastern field hockey (6-9, 3-2 CAA) took an early lead Sunday afternoon, but Boston University (8-8, 4-1 Patriot League) scored three unanswered goals to hand the Huskies a 3-1 loss at New Balance Field.
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Northeastern struck first at 6:31 in the opening quarter, as Jessica Garden scored her second goal of the season to give the Huskies a 1-0 advantage.
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Boston University evened the score at 24:48 on a penalty corner, with Alex Purcell finding the back of the net off assists from Jenna Park and Molly Driscoll.
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The Terriers took the lead at 39:43 in the third quarter, as Olivia Hammer converted a pass from Mallory Hudson to make it 2-1.
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Boston University added another goal less than five minutes later, with Bella Cloutier scoring at 44:35 off an assist from Lucy Johnson to extend the lead to 3-1.
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Northeastern recorded seven shots, including four on goal, and earned three penalty corners. Goalkeeper Aiko Price made six saves in the contest.
The Huskies return home to Dedham Field on Friday, Oct. 30, to host Monmouth.
