The Seawolves, which hadn't lost since Sept. 10, drop to 6-5-1, 0-1-0 in America East. The Terriers improve to 6-3-1, 1-0-0 in conference play.
Boston University dominated the first half, outshooting Stony Brook 14-5, although only one of the 14 shots was on goal. Nonetheless, the Terriers provided significant pressure on the SBU defense.
In the second half, BU's Aaron O'Neal scored the first goal of the game in the 60th minute when he took a cross from Stephen Knox deep in the penalty box, where he slapped at it past Stefan Manz for the score. Less than 10 minutes later, the Terriers capitalized on a defensive lapse. After SBU had a scoring threat, BU came back on transition and Ben Berube ended up alone one-on-one with Manz. Berube drove up then took a shot 15 yards out that sailed into the goal.
Stony Brook turned up the intensity and had eight shots in the game's final 20 minutes, but none went in. As time was winding down, Fernandes was tripped up in the penalty box, earning a penalty kick. He converted the shot for his fifth goal of the season, but with only 5.5 seconds remaining, the Seawolves were unable to do anymore.
BU ended the match outshooting the Seawolves 18-16. BU keeper Brandon Briggs made five saves, and Manz made two stops for the Seawolves.
Stony Brook is back in action next Saturday morning at Albany at 11 a.m.
