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AU Falls to Boston University, 4-2
Hershberger and DeTroia score for Eagles

Goalkeeper Laura Miller had five saves against B.U.

Oct. 19, 2003- Stats

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The AU field hockey team had its ten-game winning streak broken as they were defeated by Boston University 4-2. Freshman Heidi Hershberger (Davis, Calif./Davis) and Kaitlin DeTroia (North Caldwell, N.J./West Essex Regional) scored the only goals for the Eagles.

The game began as the Terriers were able to pull out to an earlylead as Celeste Hubbard scored for BU in he first five minutes off a rebound from goalkeeper Laura Miller (Pennsburg, Pa./Quakertown). Miller totaled five saves during the game.

After the first half came to a close, the Eagles were able to even the score as Hershberger put the ball in the cage, after receiving the ball from teammate Camila Infante (Santiago, Chile/Santiago College).

The Eagles were able to take the lead five minutes into the second half with a breakaway goal by DeTroia (38.11). This was the only goal the Eagles would have during the second half.

The Terriers answered DeTroia's goal by putting the ball in the cage three times in three minutes. The Terrier offense had four goals and 14 shots against the Eagles, while the B.U. defense allowed the Eagles just two goals on nine shots.

The Eagles are now 11-2 overall and 6-0 in the Patriot League.

Game Summary:
Shots: American 9; B.U.: 14
Saves: American 5; B.U.:3
Corners: American 6; B.U.:6