Boston College beats Virginia 2-1 in overtime

Virginia fell 2-1 in overtime to Boston College on Wednesday at Karen Shelton Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., a loss that leaves the Cavaliers’ season riding on Sunday’s NCAA Selection Show.

Marisa Fahning gave the Cavaliers an early jolt, scoring 72 seconds in. But Boston College answered before halftime, and Maren Boyle ended it 3:49 into overtime.

Fahning Strikes at 72 Seconds, Mueffelmann Equalizes Before Half

Fahning tallied her second goal of the season on a penalty corner just 1:12 into the match. Boston College (10-9) answered with Klara Mueffelmann tying it with under 90 seconds left in the second quarter. The Eagles then controlled the first-half shot count 13-0 after the opening goal.

Virginia Outshoots Boston College 11-1 in Final Two Quarters

The Cavaliers (9-7) peppered the cage over the final two quarters but could not break through. Boyle’s overtime winner, set up by Mueffelmann, sealed the game. Nilou Lempers made two saves in the loss; Boston College’s Charlotte Kramer made five.

“We Played a Poor First Half,” Coach Keusgen Says

Coach Ole Keusgen pointed to a passive first half as the difference.

“We played a poor first half… we allowed 13 shots in the first half and zero in the second half. That tells you how passive we played in the half and then dominated the second half. We just couldn’t finish in the second half and in overtime as well.”

Third Overtime Loss of Season; Selection Show Streams Nov. 9

The defeat drops Virginia to 3-3 on the season in overtime games. Fahning’s goal was her second of the year, both coming in the last four games. The Cavaliers’ season now turns on the NCAA Selection Show, which streams live on NCAA.com on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 10 p.m.