WORCESTER, Mass. – Senior forward
Emily Crovo scored her first goal of the season, but the Holy Cross women's ice hockey team was defeated by Boston University 2-1 at the Hart Center at the Luth Athletic Complex. The Crusaders fall to 1-2-2 on the year and 0-2-0 in Hockey East, while the Terriers improve to 1-2-1 overall and 1-0-1 in the conference.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
• After a scoreless first period, Crovo put Holy Cross on the board 5:51 into the second with assists from sophomore forward
Violet Carroll and freshman forward
Charlotte Labreche.
• Early in the third period, Boston University tied up the game at 1-1 on a goal by Lo Lachapelle.
• Later in the third period, Neely Nicholson scored what proved to be the game-winning goal on the power play.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
• The Crusaders finished the night with a 35-32 advantage in shots on goal.
• Freshman goaltender
Livia Debnarova made 30 saves for Holy Cross.
NEXT UP:
• The Crusaders return to action on Friday, Oct. 16, when they play host to Harvard at 6 p.m.
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