Boston University (0-0) vs. Northeastern (0-0)
Date & Time: Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, 4:30 p.m.
Venue: Case Gym, Boston, Mass.
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BOSTON – The Boston University women's basketball program begins its 48th varsity season when it welcomes local rival Northeastern to Case Gym on Monday (Nov. 7). Opening tip is scheduled for 4:30 p.m.
Opening night serves as a BU basketball doubleheader, as the men's team squares off against the Huskies at 7:30 p.m. Before the women's game, BU Athletics is hosting a pregame tailgate on West Campus beginning at 4 p.m., featuring free food, giveaways, and more.
BU welcomes back 10 letterwinners from the 2021-22 squad that went 17-14, matching a program record with 12 wins in Patriot League play. Head Coach
Melissa Graves prepares for her second season at the helm for the Terriers.
Northeastern also embarks on its season opener after a 14-win season last year. The Huskies return seven student-athletes from that team.
TERRIER TIDBITS
- BU went 12-6 in Patriot League play to capture the No. 3 seed in the Patriot League Tournament, reaching the PL Semifinals after defeating Army West Point 80-74 in the quarterfinal round.
- All four of the Terriers' 2021-22 All-Patriot League honorees return in Sydney Johnson (First Team), Maren Durant (All-Defensive, Third Team), Caitlin Weimar (Third Team), and Alex Giannaros (All-Rookie).
- BU was selected as the preseason favorite in the Patriot League for the first time in program history, receiving 16 out of 20 first-place votes.
- Johnson was named the 2022-23 Patriot League Preseason Player of the Year, and earned a spot on the Preseason All-League squad.
- Durant was chosen as the inaugural Patriot League Preseason Defensive Player of the Year before this season.
- Three additional Terriers who averaged more than 15 minutes per game also come back in Liz Shean, Maggie Pina, and Sophie Beneventine.
- In total, BU returns 84.8 percent of its points from last year's team.
- The Terriers welcome two newcomers in Samantha Crispe and Anastasiia Semenova.
- Graves as well as assistant coaches Brianna Finch and Kourtni Williams continue in their roles from last season.
- Director of Operations Jason Pellum was elevated from his role last year as video coordinator.
- Assistant Coach Toccara Ross and Video Coordinator Adia Maund joined the coaching staff ahead of the season.
- BU will play a 29-game schedule this season, featuring 11 non-conference games. The Terriers will play against foes from seven different conferences.
SCOUTING NORTHEASTERN
- Northeastern went 8-10 in CAA play last year, going 14-18 overall.
- After the Huskies fell to Towson in the CAA Quarterfinals, Northeastern played in the Women's Basketball Invitational (WBI), dropping three games to Cleveland State, Davidson, and Furman.
- Gemima Motema is the Huskies' leading returning scorer at nine points per game. She was named a Preseason All-CAA Honorable Mention.
- Northeastern added a handful of transfers, including Derin Erdogan (Arizona), Deja Bristol (Virginia), and Jaelyn Batts (Boston College).
- Bridgette Mitchell is in her second season as head coach.
- The Huskies were projected to finish eighth in the CAA Preseason Poll.
SERIES HISTORY
- Monday marks the 80th all-time meeting between BU and Northeastern in a series that began in 1976.
- The Huskies are the most common opponent BU has played.
- The Terriers sport a 41-38 edge in the rivalry.
- BU is 26-13 at home against Northeastern.
- Both teams have alternated wins and losses in the last five contests, dating back to 2016.
- In last year's matchup, Northeastern triumphed, 53-45 at the Cabot Center. Johnson posted 10 points and three assists, while Riley Childs added a 13-point, 10-rebound double-double.
UP NEXT
- BU travels down to Florida to battle the University of Miami on Sunday (Nov. 13). Opening tip is slated for 1 p.m., with the game airing on ACC Network Xtra.
