University of Connecticut Athletics
University of Connecticut
(10-4)
Boston College
(6-8)
No. 13 FH Wins In Thrilling Shootout vs BC
10/16/2022 9:58:00 PM | Field Hockey
STORRS, Conn - The No.13 UConn field hockey team (10-4) beat Boston College (6-8) in an exciting shootout on Sunday afternoon, amid a large crowd of alumni.
Julia Bressler opened early for the Huskies, scoring her seventh goal of the season. The two sides remained tied at 1 through the second half and during both overtime periods.
The Huskies edged past the Eagles during the shootout, outscoring them 3-1 to solidify the win. The newly-named 'Nancy Stevens Field' was officially christened with a UConn victory!
The veteran goalkeeper for the Huskies, Cheyenne Sprecher, came up with clutch saves during regular play, overtime play, and during the shootout, furthering her impressive career at UConn.
The Huskies will travel to Georgetown University on Friday, October 21st for their final road game of the season. They'll return home to Nancy Stevens Field on Friday, October 28th, to face Temple University at 1 p.m.
Team Stats
BRESSLER, Julia
Assisted By: SIMONE, Sol
GOAL by UCONN BRESSLER, Julia (FIRST GOAL), Assist by SIMONE, Sol.
16:04
Margo Carlin
Assisted By: Milagros Arteta
GOAL by BC Margo Carlin, Assist by Milagros Arteta.
25:33
SIMONE, Sol
80:00
