BOSTON – Concluding its longest true road swing in 24 years, the Boston University women's soccer program makes the short trip to Harvard on Thursday (Sept. 11). Opening kick is set for 7 p.m.
 
BU (3-2-1) would finish 3-1-1 on the stretch with a win before playing three of its next five contests at home. Thursday also marks the Terriers' non-conference road finale.
 
Harvard (0-3-2) seeks its first win in 2025. The Crimson are in the midst of a seven-game homestand, sporting a 0-1-2 record in that span.
 
Thursday's match airs on NESN in the New England area and on ESPN+. Live statistics and an international stream are also available through the Harvard athletic department.
 
TERRIER TIDBITS

• BU recorded a 2-2 draw at UMass Lowell on Sept. 7 in its last match.
• Senior Mackenzie Stickelman and freshman Georgia Prouty each found the back of the net, with senior Giulianna Gianino and sophomore Olivia Avellar picking up assists.
• Senior goalkeeper Susan Shobeiri tallied two second half saves.
• For their efforts, Stickelman and Prouty were named the Patriot League Midfielder and Rookie of the Week, respectively, on Sept. 8.
• Gianino leads the Patriot League in assists (four), points per game (1.67) and shots on goal (12).
• On Sept. 10, Class of 2025 alumna and 2024 Patriot League champion Celia Braun signed a professional contract with FC Basel 1893 in the Women's Super League, the highest-level league competition for women's squads in Switzerland.
• With a win, the Terries will secure three non-conference road wins for the first time since 2022.

SCOUTING HARVARD

• The Crimson are coming off a 1-1 tie with Northeastern back on Sept. 7.
• Like the Terriers, Harvard also sustained a 2-1 loss to Fairfield. The Crimson will play New Hampshire on Sept. 14.
• Audrey Francois, Lauren Muniz and Elsa Santos López each have three points on one goal and one assist. Rhiannon Stewart boasts a .759 save percentage.
• Harvard was ranked third in the Ivy League preseason poll following a 7-4-5 campaign and an Ivy League Tournament semifinal appearance in 2024.

SERIES HISTORY

• Thursday marks the 27th all-time meeting between BU and Harvard in a series that began in 1997.
• The matchup is tied at 10-10-6.
• The Crimson triumphed in last year's contest at Nickerson Field, 1-0, behind a 32nd-minute tally from Susie Long.
• In the previous contest at Jordan Field, BU upset No. 25 Harvard, 1-0, behind Abigail McNulty's goal in the 16th minute and Braun's nine-save shutout.
• Harvard is 5-3-4 at home against the Terriers.

LOOKING AHEAD

• BU concludes non-conference play with its first home game since Aug. 21, hosting Bryant on Sunday (Sept. 14). Opening kick is slated for 1 p.m.