BOSTON – The Boston University women's basketball program is set to begin its 2024-25 campaign with a home contest against local rival Northeastern on Monday (Nov. 4) at Case Gym. Opening tip is scheduled for 4:30 p.m.
 
BU will host the first half of a season-opening doubleheader against the Huskies, with the men's basketball teams to play later in the evening at 7:30 p.m. As part of Terrier Tip-Off, there will be a pregame tailgate on West Campus that is open to all guests. Schedule magnets and posters are also available to fans at the marketing table in the Case Gym lobby.
 
Monday's matchup airs on ESPN+, with Brian Maurer and Jack Hughes on the call. Live statistics and an audio-only broadcast are provided through GoTerriers.com, while the Patriot League will supply an international stream for viewers outside of the United States.
 
TERRIER TIDBITS

• BU is in its 50th year, with the first season tipping off on Dec. 12, 1974.
• The Terriers return nine student-athletes from last year: Seniors Alex Giannaros and Natalie Jasper, juniors Anete Adler and Anastasiia Semenova, and the sophomore class of Sisi Bentley, Audrey Ericksen, Aoibhe Gormley, Aina Grane Torres and Inés Monteagudo Pardo.
• Seven newcomers join BU this year: sophomore Bella McLaughlin arrives after a freshman campaign at Providence, while the freshmen class includes Brooke Baisley, Inez Gallegos, Hildur Gunnsteinsdóttir, Allison Schwertner, Channing Warren, and Taylor Williams.
• Head coach Melissa Graves is in her fourth season at the helm, most recently signing a multi-year contract extension that was announced last week.
• Associate head coach Brianna Finch, assistant coach Kourtni Williams and Jason Pellum and video coordinator Adia Maund return to the fold. Pellum is in his first year as an assistant coach.
• Erica Balman comes to Terrier Town as the director of basketball operations.
• Giannaros, Semenova, and Ericksen are this year's team captains. Giannaros served in the role last year, while Semenova and Ericksen earn the honor for the first time in their careers.
• BU was projected to finish fifth in the Patriot League preseason poll, garnering two first-place votes.
• Giannaros earned a spot on the Preseason All-Patriot League Team. She is one of 12 Patriot League student-athletes returning to her respective team after collecting postseason honors last year.

SCOUTING NORTHEASTERN

• The Huskies finished last year with a 10-17 overall record, going 5-13 in CAA action.
• Northeastern advanced to the second round of the CAA Tournament before falling to Towson.
• The Huskies saw seven student-athletes depart from last year's team, including their top-three scorers in Derin Erdogan, Deja Bristol, and Gemima Motema.
• Northeastern welcomes eight newcomers to its 2024-25 roster, and boasts four international student-athletes.
• Head coach Priscilla Edwards-Lloyd is back for her second season. 

SERIES HISTORY

• Monday marks the 82nd all-time meeting between BU and Northeastern in a series that began in 1976. The 82 games are the most common foe in BU history.
• The Terriers sport a narrow 42-39 edge in the rivalry.
• Overall, BU is 26-14 at home against Northeastern.
• However, BU's last home triumph came on Dec. 29, 2019, a 72-56 win.
• The Terriers won last year's game on the Huskies' campus, 83-80 in overtime on Dec. 22, 2023.
• Caitlin Weimar led four Terriers in double figures with 26 points and 12 rebounds, while Semenova nailed the game winning three-pointer with 1.3 seconds left in the extra frame.

LOOKING AHEAD

• Following Monday's season opener, BU travels to Hartford, Conn. to face No. 2 UConn on Thursday (Nov. 7).
• Opening tip from the XL Center is slated for 7 p.m.