THE BASICS

Score: Boston University 1, Holy Cross  0
Records: Holy Cross (4-4-2, 1-2-0 PL); Boston University (7-2-1, 3-0-0 PL)
Location: Worcester, Mass. (Linda Johnson Smith Soccer Stadium)
The Lead: Jordan Barker scored the lone goal of the game as the Holy Cross men's soccer team fell to Boston University 1-0 in Patriot League action on Wednesday night at the Linda Johnson Smith Soccer Stadium.

• Within the sixth and eighth minutes of the game, Holy Cross had two scoring opportunities by freshman Yuji Callahan (Okinawa, Japan) and junior Eddie Gibbons (Bellport, N.Y.). Both shots came from inside the box and landed in the arms of Boston University goalie Nick Thomson.
• Boston University's David Asbjornsson shot the first scoring chance for the Terriers in the 19th minute from the right side, but junior goalie Kevin Wright (McKinney, Texas) made the save.
• Wright made several diving stops before Jordan Barker sent the ball into the right corner of the net off a free kick from 22 yards out on an unassisted goal to give Boston University the 1-0 lead in the 44th minute.
• Melody had two shots on goal in the second half for the Crusaders. The first came in the 56th minute and the second in the 74th minute, but Thomson was able to make the save on both.
• The Crusaders had one more scoring opportunity in the 81st minute as Callahan launched the ball from inside the box, but was quickly saved by Thomson.
• In the 86th minute, Dominique Badji took the final shot for the Terriers as it was saved by Wright as the game ended 1-0.

• "We've got to be a little more clinical in front of the goal," said Holy Cross head coach Marco Koolman. "At halftime, we talked about how the little details are going to make a difference, especially in a tight game. We do a lot of things right offensively in the buildup, but then in front of the goal our service has to be better, our runs have to be more aggressive and our final touches need to improve."

• Wright made seven saves for Holy Cross, while Thomson made five saves for the Terriers.
• Holy Cross held the advantage in corner kicks (4-2) as Boston University led in shots (15-12) and shots on goal (8-5).

• The Crusaders return to action when they travel Easton, Pa, to continue Patriot League play against Lafayette at 1:05 p.m.

• There are numerous ways to stay connected with the Holy Cross men's soccer team. Follow the Crusaders on Twitter @Crusader_Soccer, on Facebook and on Instagram. You can also keep updated with the team through its season blog by going here. You can also get the latest news and results on the team sent directly to your e-mail. To sign up for e-mail alerts go here: http://www.goholycross.com/list-signup.

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