By Meredith Perri/DFP Staff
ITHACA, N.Y. — Exhausted and dejected, the members of the No. 5/6 Boston University women’s hockey team fell in front of their bench on Saturday after playing nearly two full games against No. 3 Cornell University.
The first game, a back-and-forth offensive bout, featured seven goals from each team. Neither squad, however, could get the goal that would decide which team would move on to the NCAA Frozen Four.
After 59 minutes of overtime, Cornell’s Lauriane Rougeau made the ultimate decision, as she ended almost a full game’s worth of extra play with a shot that slipped by BU sophomore netminder Kerrin Sperry to win the game, 8-7.
“I wouldn’t have bet on an 8-7 game,” said BU coach Brian Durocher after the loss. “But then again I wouldn’t have bet on one game with 14 goals, and then one game with one goal. But that’s what we saw today.”
Wow, this was just like the men’s team losing to BC in the Beanpot final – winner with very little time left due to sloppy play and out of position players.
Great season by the women. Also this game a terrific hockey game in general. Anyone watching the OT periods know there was outstanding chances for both sides, definitely couldn’t tell who was going to win until it happened. Sperry was on her head during OT, which was desperately needed. Overall couldn’t have asked for more. Heartbreaking to see, but I’ve been a very happy BUWIH fan all season long due to their constant efforts and enormous heart. A true team – a true BU hockey family.