Reicher’s late goal sends American past Boston University

Jordan Reicher scored at 55:08 to give American a 3–2 field hockey win over Boston University Friday, October 16, in Washington. The Eagles moved to 7–7 overall and 3–1 in Patriot League play.

Caroline O’Brien put Boston University ahead at 10:29. Kaleigh Missimer answered with a penalty stroke at 16:29 and scored again at 21:42, giving American a 2–1 halftime lead.

O’Brien’s second goal, assisted by Shea Freda at 46:34, brought the Terriers level. Reicher then supplied the deciding goal with less than five minutes remaining.

American finished with eight shots to Boston University’s four and seven penalty corners to the visitors’ none. Missimer put both of her shots on target, while Reicher scored on one of her two attempts.

Boston University fell to 6–7 overall and 3–1 in the conference, leaving the teams with matching league records. Anna Wilson made two saves for the Terriers; American goalkeeper Teagan Harmon played all 60 minutes.