BOSTON — Boston University broke through late in the second half to secure a 1-0 victory over Colgate on Wednesday, extending the Terriers' winning streak to seven games. Margy Porta's goal in the 59th minute proved to be the difference in a tightly contested matchup that saw Boston U. dominate possession and territory throughout the evening.
Porta's decisive moment came off a scramble in the box, with Olivia Avellar and Morgan Weaver combining to set up the finish. The goal capped a relentless second-half performance from the home side, which controlled the tempo and created numerous scoring opportunities. Boston U. finished with 10 shots on goal compared to Colgate's five, while also earning 10 corner kicks to the Raiders' four.
The first half remained scoreless despite Boston U.'s territorial advantage. Helene Tyburczy and Shayla Brown tested Colgate's defense early, with Brown firing wide in the fourth minute. Colgate responded with chances of their own—Ari Bezanson and Ana Schremp both sent efforts wide—but neither team could find the breakthrough before halftime. The Terriers' pressure mounted as the half progressed, earning multiple corners but unable to convert any into goals.
Boston U. came out with renewed intensity after the break, immediately putting Colgate under siege. The home side's attacking intent was evident from the opening minutes of the second half, with Giulianna Gianino and Kat Slott both forcing saves from Colgate's goalkeeper. The Raiders' defense held firm for much of the period, but the constant barrage eventually wore them down.
Colgate's defensive unit, led by Molly Richards and Adelaide Brislen, made several crucial blocks to keep the match scoreless deep into the second half. The Raiders also had their moments going forward—Josie Tunney and Ava McCloskey both had chances to equalize—but Boston U.'s goalkeeper made five saves to preserve the lead once Porta broke the deadlock.
The Terriers' nine saves highlighted how competitive the match remained despite the statistical advantage. Boston U., now riding a seven-game winning streak, improved to 10-4-3 with the victory. The win maintains their strong positioning as the season enters its final stretch, with the team having won convincingly in recent outings against American and Lehigh.
For Colgate, the loss snapped a two-game winning streak and dropped the Raiders to 9-5-4. The team had entered Wednesday's contest fresh off victories against Loyola Maryland and Bucknell, but couldn't replicate that form on the road against a Boston U. side firing on all cylinders.
Boston U. returns to action this weekend, while Colgate will look to bounce back quickly and regain momentum in the final weeks of the regular season. The Terriers' depth and second-half adjustments proved decisive in what was ultimately a battle of execution and opportunity conversion.