Terriers Continue Historic Start, Drop Holy Cross 71-53

Wednesday, February 17

Boston, Mass.

6 PM

Boston University

9-1,9-1Patriot

Holy Cross

6-6,6-6Patriot

Holy Cross

Boston U.

Maren Durant holding the basketball and preparing to take a shot

Photo by: Matt Woolverton

Terriers Continue Historic Start, Drop Holy Cross 71-53

February 17, 2021 | Women's Basketball

Box Score Box Score Highlights Coach Moseley Postgame

BOSTON – Hosting Holy Cross in the first of a three-game series, the Boston University women's basketball team continued its torrid start as it downed the Crusaders, 71-53, Wednesday night at Case Gym.

With the win, BU is off to its best start through the first 10 games in its 46-year history with a 9-1 record.

Maren Durant led the Terriers with a career-high 16 points on an efficient 8-for-9 shooting clip and added six rebounds. Riley Childs was also dynamic from the floor, connecting on 5-of-6 attempts for 14 points to go with a game-high nine rebounds. Emily Esposito stroked 13 points, while Sydney Johnson also reached double figures with an even 10.

How It Happened

Durant established her presence early, working the post for BU's first three field goals.
From there, the Terriers turned the offensive up another gear, as a Katie Nelson fast break layup capped what proved to be an 11-0 run, widening the gap to 15-8 with 3:21 left in the stanza.
BU clamped down on the defensive end as well, limiting Holy Cross to just one field goal over the final seven minutes of the quarter as the score stood at 21-10 in favor of the Terriers.
Johnson and Durant combined for the first eight points of the second frame before Riley Childs made it a 31-17 game with 5:55 left until halftime.
Maggie Pina and Nelson roped back-to-back 3-pointers, paving the way for BU to seize a 40-24 command at the half.
Durant and Esposito continued to attack the lane, giving BU its largest lead, 44-24, two minutes into the second half.
Childs caught fire midway through the frame, ripping seven of BU's next 14 points to keep the Terriers well ahead, 57-39, at the end of the third.
BU coasted in the fourth quarter to seal its fifth straight win against the Crusaders.

Proud to stand with @HCrossWBB tonight as we recognized and honored all women who are courageously fighting cancer.#Play4Kay pic.twitter.com/62i4oOvz6O
— BU Women's Basketball (@TerrierWBB) February 18, 2021

Game Notes

BU dominated in the paint once again, posting a commanding 50-24 advantage, marking the second straight game it recorded 50 points within the key.
The Terriers have eclipsed the 70-point mark in each of their three games versus Holy Cross this season.
Additionally, BU has shot above 50 percent from the floor in each of those three games against the Crusaders.

Up Next