The Holy Cross women's soccer team will hit the road this week for a game at Boston University on Wednesday, Oct. 13, at 7:00 p.m.
Things to Know About the Crusaders (1-11-1, 0-4-1 Patriot League):
• Holy Cross stands 1-11-1 overall and 0-4-1 in the Patriot League this year. The Crusaders are coming off a narrow 1-0 loss to Loyola (Md.) on Saturday.Â
• Prior to last Saturday's game against Loyola, six senior members of the program who will be concluding their collegiate careers at the end of the 2021 season were honored in a pregame ceremony. Forward
Lexi Ansaldi, midfielder
Paige Epp, midfielder
Olivia Ferrara, defender
Avery Gardner, defender
Caroline Harkins and defender
Grace Keith were all recognized.
• Junior forward
Katie Quinn leads the team in scoring with eight points on four goals this season. Three of her four goals have come in the last eight games, as she scored against Lehigh, Bryant and Boston College. Quinn is currently Holy Cross' active leading scorer with 16 points on seven goals and two assists in 34 career games played.
• Junior forward
Colleen McIlvenna recorded assists on all three of the Crusaders' goals in the Sept. 12 game at Boston College. She tied the school single-game record with her three assists, matching the marks of Audrey Smith (vs. Lafayette, Oct. 26, 1991) and Courtney Cohen (vs. St. Peter's, Sept. 11, 2015). On the season, McIlvenna ranks second on the team in scoring with seven points on two goals and three assists.
• Freshman goalkeeper
Olivia Dubin posted her first career shutout during the victory over Bryant, while making a career-high 19 saves against UMass Lowell in the season opener. She currently leads the Patriot League and ranks 41st in the nation with an average of 5.7 saves per game.
Scouting the Terriers (8-5-1, 4-1-0 Patriot League):
• Boston University enters the game with an overall mark of 8-5-1 and a 4-1-0 record in the Patriot League. The Greyhounds have won four straight games and are coming off a 1-0 victory over American on Saturday.
• Senior forward Jenna Oldham leads the team in scoring this season with 14 points on four goals and six assists.Â
• Junior Gretchen Bennett and freshman Celia Braun have split time in goal for the Terriers, combining for a 1.29 goals against average with 52 saves.
Series History:
• Boston University holds a 10-4-0 lead in the all-time series between the schools, which began in 1984.
• In the last meeting, the Terriers earned a 1-0 victory in Worcester on March 21, 2021.