Boston University Clips Field Hockey 2-1 in Overtime

The University of Louisville field hockey team lost its home opener to Boston University 2-1 in overtime Saturday at Trager Stadium.

After 30 minutes of scoreless play, Louisville senior forward Olivia Netzler put the Cards on the scoreboard when she connected on a cross from freshman forward Jessica Javelet at the 30:39 mark. The Cardinals took the 1-0 lead into halftime.

Boston's Adrienne Scibilia tied the score on a feed from Lindsey Domers midway through the second half. The defenses held throughout the rest of the period and the game remained knotted at 1-1.

The Cardinals had a chance to win the game, drawing a penalty corner in the final seconds of regulation, but could not capitalize on the opportunity as BU goalkeeper Erin Prediger posted a big save to keep the Terriers in the game.

Almost five mintues into the sudden-victory overtime period, Boston's Domer's dribbled past a Louisville defender and delivered a pass Erin Calamari for the game-winner.

Boston outshot Louisville 7-6, but the Cardinals held a 4-2 penalty corner advantage in the contest. U of L goalkeeper senior Christy Hershey collected three saves and allowed two goals in 74:46 minutes. Boston's Prediger allowed one goal and had three stops.

Louisville (1-2) will play host to Massachusetts (2-2) Sunday at noon at Trager Stadium. Boston (1-0) will play Saint Louis(0-4) Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Trager Stadium.

SCORING SUMMARY:1.  UL - Olivia Netzler (Jessica Javelet) 30:59 (1st)2.  BU - Adrienne Scibilia (Lindsey Domers) 49:44 (2nd)3.  BU - Erin Calamari (Domers) 74:46 (OT)
Shots: BU - 7; UL - 6Penalty corners: UL - 4; BU - 2Saves: UL - 3 (Christy Hershey) 74:46; BU - 3 (Erin Prediger) 74:46

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