NEWTON, Mass. – Boston College took advantage of an early goal, coming in the 8^th minute, and held on the rest of the way for a 1-0 victory against the Hawks.
 
Hartford (0-3-1) locked down the Eagles defensively after the early score, with a strong performance in the backfield. Sophomore goalkeeper Rotem Fadida finished with six saves for the Hawks.
 
It marked the second consecutive win for Boston College (2-1-0), following a season-opening loss at Quinnipiac.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
 
Junior midfielder Mike Suski converted an assist from freshman Diego Ochoa in the 8^th minute for the game's lone goal. It was the second goal of the season for Suski, an Avon, Conn., native and two-time Connecticut Gatorade Player of the Year.
 
The Hawks kept Boston College off the board the rest of the way but struggled to mount much offense, finishing with six shots in the game.
 
INSIDE THE BOX & NOTES

• Boston College outshot the Hawks 18-6, including a 10-1 advantage in the second half
• Fadida's six saves tied the second-highest mark for his career, ranking only behind his performance at Villanova (8) earlier this season
• Corner kicks were even at 3-3
• Hartford was called for 14 fouls to the Eagles' 3

 
NEXT ON TAP
The Hawks will visit Sacred Heart on Saturday, Sept. 11 at 1 p.m. Hartford leads the all-time series with a 3-2-1 record, including a 1-1-1 road mark.

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