#1 Boston U. dominated #5 Lafayette 4-0 on November 6, 2025, in front of a crowd of 273 at the Boston University stadium. The decisive victory marked Boston U.'s eighth consecutive win, improving their record to 11-4-3 overall and 7-1-1 in conference play.
The match started slowly, with both teams feeling each other out in the opening minutes. Lafayette's goalkeeper, Chloe Kring, made a crucial save in the 12th minute to deny Boston U.'s Samantha Erbach. The home side continued to pressure, and their efforts were rewarded in the 23rd minute when Olivia Avellar's through ball found Giulianna Gianino, who drew a foul in the box. Although Lafayette's defense held firm initially, Boston U. persisted, eventually creating pressure in the Lafayette penalty area.
The breakthrough came in the 55th minute when Ava Maguire scored, assisted by Olivia Avellar and Giulianna Gianino. Maguire's finish was precise, beating Kring with a low shot to the far post. Boston U. continued to push forward, and their attacking play was rewarded again in the 67th minute when Margy Porta netted her goal, assisted by Giulianna Gianino and Alli Powderly. Porta's strike was a well-taken finish from outside the box, finding the top corner.
The second half saw Boston U. maintain their dominance, with Lafayette struggling to create clear-cut chances. Ava Maguire scored her second goal of the match in the 70th minute, assisted by Giulianna Gianino and Georgia Prouty. Lafayette's defense was stretched to the limit, and they were unable to contain Boston U.'s attacking threat. Juliana Osterman sealed the win with a late goal in the 86th minute, rounding out a convincing victory for the home side.
Boston U. dominated statistically with 16 shot attempts and 11 shots on goal. Lafayette goalkeeper Chloe Kring made seven saves in the losing effort. The victory extended Boston U.'s winning streak to eight consecutive games. Lafayette suffered a loss in their last two matches, dropping to 5-8-7 overall and 3-3-3 in conference play.
The victory has significant implications for both teams going forward. Boston U. will look to continue their winning streak in their next match, while #5 Lafayette will aim to bounce back from the defeat. Lafayette's Samantha Dewey and Emily Moore worked in midfield but could not contain Boston U.'s attack. Samantha Erbach, Giulianna Gianino, and Georgia Prouty led Boston U.'s attack, while goalscorers Margy Porta and Juliana Osterman provided crucial contributions. For Lafayette, players like Kring, Dewey, and Moore will look to regroup and respond in their next outing.