BOSTON – Igniting a three-game homestand, the Boston University women's basketball program welcomes former America East rival Maine to Case Gym on Thursday (Nov. 21). Opening tip is set for 6 p.m.
 
BU (1-2) will begin its longest homestand of the 2024-25 season. Under fourth year head coach Melissa Graves, the Terriers are 41-9 at The Roof.
 
Maine (2-2) starts a stretch where five of its next six games are on the road. The Black Bears last won their first two road games on a season in 2020.
 
Fans attending the game can partake in a Raising Cane's tailgate on West Campus leading up to tip-off. In addition, Thursday's game airs on ESPN+ with Brian Maurer (COM'07), Jack Hughes and Caitlin Beal on the call. Live statistics and an audio-only stream are available through GoTerriers.com, while the Patriot League will provide an international stream.
 
TERRIER TIDBITS

• In its last game, BU dropped a 69-60 road contest to New Hampshire on Saturday (Nov. 16).
• Senior Alex Giannaros became the 27th Terrier in program history to eclipse 1,000 career points with a three-pointer in the fourth quarter.
• Sophomore Aoibhe Gormley led the Terriers with 12 points on 4-of-10 shooting.
• Classmate Sisi Bentley drained nine free throws en route to a career high 11 points.
• In her first appearance in 26 games, junior Anete Adler hit the hardwood for the first time since Dec. 5, 2023. She chipped in nine points.
• Ranking 20th in Division I with 3.3 triples per game, Giannaros needs just one three-pointer to gain sole possession of sixth place in program history in career threes.
• BU has won 12 of its last 13 regular season home contests, and 24 of its last 26.
• At the foul line, the Terriers are 36-for-46 across their three games. That .783 percentage is good for 32nd in the nation. 

SCOUTING MAINE

• Maine is 2-2 on the season, most recently falling to Harvard, 83-41.
• The Black Bears' wins this year have occurred against A-10 foes La Salle (65-51 on Nov. 4) and Rhode Island (57-53 on Nov. 13).
• Three Black Bears are scoring in double digits, led by Caroline Bornemann's 13.5 points per game.
• Sarah Talon (12.8 points on 59.4 percent shooting) and Paula Gallego (12.5 points per game on 55.6 percent shooting) also score in double figures.
• Maine was projected to finish first in the America East preseason poll, earning five first-place votes.
• Last season, the Black Bears captured their 10th America East championship after going 14-2 in conference play and 24-10 overall, earning a bid to the NCAA Tournament.

SERIES HISTORY

• Thursday marks the 75th all-time meeting between BU and Maine in a series that began in 1977.
• The Black Bears hold a 41-33 advantage in the rivalry.
• The Terriers are 20-16 all-time at home against Maine.
• BU defeated Maine 69-65 to capture its last conference title in 2003.
• In the last match on Nov. 21, 2021, the Black Bears snapped a 12-game losing streak to the Terriers with a 59-57 win at Case Gym.
• Sydney Johnson '23 led four Terriers in double figures with 12 points, but Anne Simon scored two of her game high 26 points on free throws with under nine seconds left to seal the Maine victory. 

LOOKING AHEAD

• BU's homestand continues with a tilt against BIG EAST opponent Georgetown on Wednesday (Nov. 27). Opening tip is scheduled for Noon.