Sullivan strikes with 62 seconds left as American beats Boston University

Chris Sullivan scored at 88:58 to give American a 1–0 road victory over Boston University on Sunday, October 18, at Nickerson Field. The Eagles took all three points in a Patriot League match that remained scoreless until its final 62 seconds.

Boston University had all eight shots in the first half, but American kept the Terriers off the scoreboard. Evan Tubbs stopped Ben Bagshaw in the 17th minute, and American was credited with a team save on Dylan Williams’ attempt later in the half.

The Eagles generated all four of their shots after halftime. Colin O’Brien tested Ben Alexander early in the second half, and Nicholas Beil put another attempt on target shortly before Sullivan broke the tie.

Sullivan’s second goal of the season was the only scoring play in the final box score. American finished with three shots on goal to BU’s two, despite the Terriers’ 11–4 advantage in total attempts. Both teams earned six corner kicks.

American improved to 3–6–4 overall and 3–1–1 in conference play. Boston University fell to 6–3–4 and 5–1–0. The Eagles visit Army on Wednesday, October 21, before hosting Lafayette on October 24.