A strong effort over the final two periods could not make up for a slow start for the Clarkson University Women’s Hockey team as the Golden Knights fell to Boston University 2-1 at Walter Brown Arena on Saturday afternoon.

The Knights, who trailed 2-0 after the first period out shot the Terriers 29-27 and dominated the final 40 minutes with a 26-16 shot advantage. Boston University (3-2), however, was able to withstand the Green and Gold’s pressure to hold on for the one-goal victory.

The Terriers got off to a fast start with Gina Kearns’ goal 28 seconds after the opening faceoff. Kearns tallied again at 16:39 of the opening frame with a power-play marker.

Clarkson pulled to within one when freshman Juana Baribeau (Amos, QUE) scored her second collegiate goal at 14:12 of the second period, finishing off assists from junior Britney Selina (Thornhill, ONT) and senior defenseman Courtney O’Connor (Chicago, IL).

The Knights continued to pressure over the final 20 minutes, putting 15 shots on net, but could not come up with the equalizer.

Clarkson went 0-of-6 on the power play, while BU tallied one man-advantage goal in seven opportunities.

Sophomore Lauren Dahm (Baldwinsville, NY) posted 25 saves for the Knights. Melissa Haber stopped 28 Clarkson shots for the Terriers.

Clarkson, at 0-2-1, will play at 4th/5th-rated University of New Hampshire on Sunday afternoon beginning at 12 noon.