THE BASICS:

Score: Boston University 2, Holy Cross 1

Records: Holy Cross (5-7-4, 2-3-2 Patriot League); Boston University (11-4-1, 5-1-1 Patriot League)

Location: Boston, Mass. (Nickerson Field)

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015

Time: 7:00 p.m.

The Lead: Felix De Bona scored two goals for the Terriers as the Holy Cross men's soccer team fell to Boston University, 2-1, in Patriot League action on Wednesday evening.

THE TURNPIKE TROPHY:

• This was the first men's soccer game in the Turnpike Trophy competition.
• De Bona was named the game's MVP for his two-goal performance.
• This athletic series between the in-state Patriot League rivals awards points for all head-to-head victories in both the regular season and postseason, with the Turnpike Trophy going to the school that accumulates the most points at the end of the academic year.
• Boston University holds a 3-0 lead in the season series after the Terriers also won in field hockey (Oct. 9) and women's soccer (Oct. 21). The Turnpike Trophy competition continues on Oct. 31, as both the cross country teams compete at the Patriot League Championship in Hamilton, N.Y. For the schedule of the Turnpike Trophy games go here.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The Terriers took the first two shots on goal of the game in the sixth minute. Felix De Bona went one-on-one with senior captain goalie Kevin Wright (McKinney, Texas) but Wright made the save. De Bona then secured the rebound but Wright again made a big save to keep the Terriers off the scoreboard.
• In the eighth minute (7:37) the Crusaders were called for a foul in the box as the Terriers were awarded a penalty kick. De Bona fired the ball to the right side of the net to give Boston University the 1-0 lead.
• The Crusaders tied the game at 1-1 in the 11th minute (10:07) when junior Matt Villano (Basking Ridge, N.J.) sent a one-timer past Boston University goalie Matt Gilbert. Senior Diego Ceron (Belleville, N.J.) posted an assist on the goal.
• The Terriers then took a 2-1 lead in the 29th minute (28:07) when De Bona blasted a shot from 16 yards out to the left side of the net for his second goal of the contest.
• In the 75th minute, De Bona attempted to score a hat-trick but his shot from 20 yards out was saved by Wright.
• With 20 seconds left in the second half, the Crusaders secured a corner kick but they were unable to find the back of the net as the Terriers earned the 2-1 victory.   

KOOLMAN ON THE GAME:

• “Boston University took advantage of our turnovers and were able to find the back of the net in the first half,” said Holy Cross head coach Marco Koolman. “We did not pay attention to details defensively. We had chances but we were not able to finish. In the second half we competed but were unable to find the equalizer.”

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Holy Cross outshot Boston University 18-14. Each team took five shots on goal.
• Wright had three saves, while Gilbert posted four.
• Holy Cross had six corners and Boston University had one. 

 BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:

• Villano's goal was his first of the season and the second of his career.

UP NEXT:

• The Crusaders will return to action on Sunday, Nov. 1, when they host Patriot League opponent American at 1:05 p.m. on Senior Day.

KEEP CONNECTED:

• There are numerous ways to stay connected with the Holy Cross men's soccer team. Follow the Crusaders on Twitter @HCrossMSoccer, on Facebook and on Instagram. You can also get the latest news and results on the team sent directly to your e-mail. To sign up for e-mail alerts go here.