Terriers Push Past New Hampshire, 78-64

Tuesday, November 12

Durham, NH

6 PM

Boston University

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New Hampshire

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Boston U.

New Hampshire

November 12, 2019 | Women's Basketball

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DURHAM, N.H. – Taking the road for the first time this season, the Boston University women's basketball team used a strong second half to take down New Hampshire, 78-64, Tuesday night at Lundhold Gym.

Tied 42-42 at the break, BU limited the Wildcats to just 34.4 percent (10-for-29) shooting in the second half after the home team connected on 66.7 percent (20-for-30) from the floor through the first 20 minutes.

Riley Childs led the Terriers with a career-high 21 points on 9-for-12 shooting. Nia Irving was also efficient, connecting on 5-of-8 from the floor as part of a 14-point night. Sydney Johnson and Katie Nelson led the team with seven boards apiece and each reached double-digit scoring figures with 12 and 11 points, respectively, while Nelson dished out a team-best six assists.

How It Happened

BU came out on fire, scoring on its first three possessions to force the Wildcats to burn a timeout just 1:23 into play.
However, UNH reeled off an 18-5 run following the timeout to take a seven-point lead.
Maggie Pina connected from deep to spark a 5-0 Terrier run, cutting the gap to 18-16 with just over three minutes left in the opening quarter.
The Wildcats shot 75.0 percent (12-for-16) to hold the scoreboard in their favor, 26-20, at the end of the frame.
Irving and Childs worked the post to spark a 17-4 run to start the second stanza, thrusting the Terriers ahead 37-30 with 4:47 left in the half.
Once again, UNH would answer, knotting the score at 42-all as the first half came to a close.
The Terriers and Wildcats exchanged baskets to start the third until Maren Durant played a hand in the next eight points, assisting on a Childs layup before connecting on three straight shots to pull BU ahead, 56-51.
Nelson and Annabelle Larnard combined for the next six points, capping a 14-0 run as BU extended its advantage to 63-53 at the end of the quarter.
Following a slow start to the fourth, Childs delivered six straight points midway through to make it a 71-55 game with 4:14 left to play.
From there, BU would close out the game to seal its first win of the season.

Game Notes

Tuesday marked BU's first win in Durham since 2013.
Irving and Childs combined to shoot 9-for-10 from the floor in the first half. With Irving going 4-for-4 and Childs hitting on 4-of-5.
BU held a 40-23 advantage in rebounds, including a 14-5 lead in offensive rebounds.

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