A trip to Beantown for mostly anyone is a fun excursion. But if you are playing lacrosse and fail to score more than once in the second half, fun will quickly turn into misery.
The Binghamton women’s lacrosse team traveled to Boston University this past weekend for an America East showdown that had the Bearcats searching for their first conference win. That occasion would have to wait as the Boston Terriers ripped Binghamton 19-5.
Leanne Musso and Erika Travis gave the Bearcats a good start as they stuck with the Terriers by scoring three consecutive goals to counter Boston’s 4-0 start. But that was the extent of their attack, as the Bearcats let in nine straight Boston University goals before they found the net again.
The Terriers were led by Lauren Morton’s game-high five points. The junior scored three times in the first six minutes. A 6-1 second half for Boston completed the 19-5 rout of the lowly Bearcats who now sit with a 1-10 record ‘ their worst start in Division I.
The Terriers outshot the Bearcats 38-6 and Binghamton goalie Sandra Alvarez made 16 saves. Boston started Rachel Kline in net, who made one save in 30 minutes, while her replacement, Jenna Golden, allowed in the only shot she faced.
The victory puts Boston into a tie for first place with Stony Brook and New Hampshire.
The Bearcats will visit St. Bonaventure at 4 p.m. today looking to gain some confidence.