The Stony Brook women’s soccer team went crashing out of the America East tournament with a 2-1 overtime semifinal loss at Boston University on Sunday.

This is the second year in a row that the Terriers have ended the Seawolves’ season. Last year, Boston defeated Stony Brook in the conference tournament final.

The Seawolves struck first, when freshman Sa’sha Kershaw (Baltimore, MD.) took a first-time shot off a free kick from sophomore Dana Adamkiewicz (Port Jefferson Station, NY.) in the 15th minute. The goal was Kershaw’s sixth of the season, tying her for the team lead with freshman Meghan Gilley (Macungie, PA.).

Senior goalkeeper Marisa Viola (Cutchogue, NY.) kept a zero on the scoreboard for the Terriers for the remainder of the first half, making four saves.

However, the Terriers came roaring back, scoring with 17 minutes to go to tie the game and sent it to overtime.

It took only one overtime period for Boston to push the game-winner across the line. A headed goal in the 98th minute of play put an end to Stony Brook’s NCAA tournament hopes.

The Seawolves had defeated Boston, 2-1, during regular season play.

The loss brings an end to Viola’s prolific career as a Seawolf. During her tenure, Viola earned the program record for shutouts with 26 and games played by a goalkeeper with 70. She is also second in saves with 467. Viola earned Goalkeeper of the Year honors in 2008, and was named to the 2009 all-America East second team.

The Seawolves finished the season with a record of 7-10-2.

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