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BOSTON \u2013 Concluding its longest true road swing in 24 years, the Boston University women’s soccer program makes the short trip to Harvard on Thursday (Sept. 11). Opening kick is set for 7 p.m.
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\nBU (3-2-1) would finish 3-1-1 on the stretch with a win before playing three of its next five contests at home. Thursday also marks the Terriers’ non-conference road finale.
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\nHarvard (0-3-2) seeks its first win in 2025. The Crimson are in the midst of a seven-game homestand, sporting a 0-1-2 record in that span.
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\nThursday’s match airs on NESN in the New England area and on ESPN+. Live statistics and an international stream are also available through the Harvard athletic department.
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\nTERRIER TIDBITS<\/p>\n
SCOUTING HARVARD<\/p>\n
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LOOKING AHEAD<\/p>\n
\n\tBU recorded a 2-2 draw at UMass Lowell on Sept. 7 in its last match.
\n\tSenior Mackenzie Stickelman<\/a> and freshman Georgia Prouty<\/a> each found the back of the net, with senior Giulianna Gianino<\/a> and sophomore Olivia Avellar<\/a> picking up assists.
\n\tSenior goalkeeper Susan Shobeiri<\/a> tallied two second half saves.
\n\tFor their efforts, Stickelman and Prouty were named the Patriot League Midfielder and Rookie of the Week, respectively, on Sept. 8.
\n\tGianino leads the Patriot League in assists (four), points per game (1.67) and shots on goal (12).
\n\tOn Sept. 10, Class of 2025 alumna and 2024 Patriot League champion Celia Braun<\/a> signed a professional contract with FC Basel 1893<\/a> in the Nationalliga A league.
\n\tWith a win, the Terries will secure three non-conference road wins for the first time since 2022.
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\n\tThe Crimson are coming off a 1-1 tie with Northeastern back on Sept. 7.
\n\tLike the Terriers, Harvard also sustained a 2-1 loss to Fairfield. The Crimson will play New Hampshire on Sept. 14.
\n\tAudrey Francois, Lauren Muniz and Elsa Santos L\u00f3pez each have three points on one goal and one assist. Rhiannon Stewart boasts a .759 save percentage.
\n\tHarvard was ranked third in the Ivy League preseason poll following a 7-4-5 campaign and an Ivy League Tournament semifinal appearance in 2024.
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\n\tThursday marks the 27th all-time meeting between BU and Harvard in a series that began in 1997.
\n\tThe matchup is tied at 10-10-6.
\n\tThe Crimson triumphed in last year’s contest at Nickerson Field, 1-0, behind a 32nd-minute tally from Susie Long.
\n\tIn the previous contest at Jordan Field, BU upset No. 25 Harvard, 1-0, behind Abigail McNulty’s goal in the 16th minute and Braun’s nine-save shutout.
\n\tHarvard is 5-3-4 at home against the Terriers.
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\n\tBU concludes non-conference play with its first home game since Aug. 21, hosting Bryant on Sunday (Sept. 14). Opening kick is slated for 1 p.m.
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