BU, Holy Cross Renew Turnpike Trophy Rivalry In Key PL Contest

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Feb 23, 2023

Boston University (18-6, 13-0 PL) vs. Holy Cross (18-6, 10-3 PL)

Date & Time: Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, 6 p.m.

Venue: Case Gym, Boston, Mass.

Watch: ESPN+

Twitter: @BUGameDay | @TerrierWBB

Rosters: BU | Holy Cross

Schedule: BU | Holy Cross

BOSTON – Reigniting their Turnpike Trophy rivalry, the Boston University women's basketball team welcomes Holy Cross to Case Gym on Wednesday (Feb. 15). Opening tip is set for 6 p.m.

The top two teams in the Patriot League standings clash for the first time this season. The Terriers lead the Crusaders by three games with five games left on the schedule. Having already secured a top-four regular season finish, BU can clinch a top-two seed and at least a share of the Patriot League regular season title with a win.

Holy Cross, having lost three of its last five games, is two games clear of Lehigh and Army West Point, who sit third and fourth in the table with 8-5 league records. The Crusaders are 11-3 on the road this year.

The Terriers host their annual American Sign Language Night, in partnership with BU's Programs in Deaf Studies. BU will also host a dedication game for "Morgan's Message," highlighting awareness for student-athlete mental health. For more information about Morgan's Message, click here.

To show appreciation for BU faculty and staff, eligible staff members can receive complimentary admission to the game as part of Faculty & Staff Appreciation Night. Click here for more details.

Finally, as part of the Department's City of Boston Weekend promotion, residents of Boston and surrounding neighborhoods can receive complimentary admission to Wednesday's game, as well as other home events from Feb. 15 through Feb. 18. For details, click here.

TERRIER TIDBITS

BU captured its 13th-consecutive win, defeating Lafayette at home, 83-54, on Feb. 11.
After missing eight of their first 10 shots, the Terriers hit nearly 52 percent of the rest of their shots, and led by as many as 35 points.
Junior Caitlin Weimar (21 points, 10 rebounds) and senior Maren Durant (11 points, 11 rebounds, six assists) each tallied double-doubles.
Seniors Maggie Pina and Liz Shean each made four three-pointers for 19 and 12 points, respectively.
BU snagged 51 rebounds in that game, and for the second time this season. This marks the first time since 2010-11 the Terriers racked up multiple 50-rebound games in a year.
As of Tuesday (Feb. 14), BU is one of seven teams in the nation unbeaten in conference play.
The Terriers' 13-game winning streak is currently the fifth-longest active run in Division I.
Weimar leads the Patriot League during league action with a .607 field goal percentage. Her .581 clip on the season is 20th in the nation and currently the second-highest mark by a Terrier in a single season.
Senior Sydney Johnson is 14 points away from 14th place all-time in program history, and 11 assists away from 10th.
With a win, BU would capture its eighth-consecutive win at home, and make it 11 victories in Case Gym on the campaign.

SCOUTING HOLY CROSS

The Crusaders are in second place in the Patriot League with a 10-3 record, most recently falling to American 67-65 in overtime on Feb. 11.
Overall, Holy Cross has won 18 games this season, the fourth time in the last five years reaching that threshold.
The Crusaders pace the Patriot League and are 14th in the nation in scoring defense, allowing 54.5 points per game.
Bronagh Power-Cassidy leads three Crusaders in double figures with 13.5 points per game, shooting 46.4 percent along with 18 blocks.
Janelle Allen (10.4 points per game) and Lindsay Berger (10.3) also average double digits. The latter is first on Holy Cross with 7.1 rebounds per game and a .528 field goal percentage.
Maureen Magarity is in her third season as head coach of the Crusaders.
Holy Cross was predicted to finish third in the Patriot League Preseason Poll, receiving two first-place votes.
Last season, the Crusaders captured the Patriot League regular season title with a 14-4 league record, going 20-11 overall and reaching the quarterfinal round.

SERIES HISTORY

Wednesday marks the 34th all-time meeting between BU and Holy Cross in a series that began in 1976.
The Crusaders maintain a 20-13 advantage in the rivalry.
BU has won seven of the last nine matchups, however.
Since the Terriers joined the Patriot League for the 2013-14 season, each side has won 11 games.
The Terriers are 7-9 all-time at home against Holy Cross.
Last season, the two teams split the series, with each winning at home.
In BU's 74-56 triumph on Feb. 16, 2022, Giannaros and Chiara Tibbitt each recorded 16 points as the Terriers shot over 49 percent in the game.
BU was limited to 35 percent shooting in the rematch, however, as Holy Cross took a 59-48 decision in Worcester on Mar. 2.

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