Boston University (9-1, 9-1 PL) vs. Holy Cross (6-6, 6-6 PL)
Date & Time: Saturday, Feb. 20, 1 p.m. | Sunday, Feb. 21, 2 p.m.
Venue: Hart Center, Worcester, Mass. | Case Gym, Boston, Mass.
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BOSTON - Continuing its three-game series versus Holy Cross, the Boston University women's basketball team will take the floor twice this weekend, visiting Worcester on Saturday, Feb. 20 before returning home on Sunday, Feb. 21. Opening tip from the Hart Center is set for 1 p.m., while tipoff from Case Gym is scheduled for 2 p.m.
BU won its fifth straight game against Holy Cross, taking down the Crusaders, 71-53, Wednesday night at The Roof. With Wednesday's win, BU is off to its best start through the first 10 games in its 46-year history with a 9-1 record. The 1978-79 team won its first eight games, and recorded an 8-2 mark through its first 10 contests.
The Terriers have dominated within the key recently, recording 50 points in the paint in each of the last two games. Over those two games, BU has a combined 100-44 advantage in points in the paint.
Maren Durant went 8-of-9 from the floor on Wednesday for a career-high 16 points, and leads the Patriot League in shooting percentage (.705). 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, while Emily Esposito hit on 6-of-10 attempts for 13 points. As a team, the Terriers lead the Patriot League in field goal percentage (.473) and have recorded at least a 50 percent shooting clip five times this season.
Furthermore, 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, while its five-game win streak is its longest in the series.
During the weekend, Patriot League men's and women's basketball student-athletes will wear special shooting shirts adorned with a Black fist surrounded by 10 stars to represent each of the League's member institutions and the phrase "Pursuing Anti-Racism." The shirt's back will feature the words "Unity, Respect, Activism" to signify the values under which the league will continue to pursue the goal of anti-racism.
