Boston College Athletics
Women's Basketball To Host Hofstra
December 20, 2014 | Women's Basketball
Chestnut Hill, Mass. -
The Boston College women's basketball team will host Hofstra on Sunday, Dec. 21 at Conte Forum. Tip-off is at noon. Fans can view the game online at www.bceagles.com. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the door.
Boston College is coming off a win over New Hampshire last Sunday. Freshman Ashley Kelsick led the Eagles with 14 points, while Kelly Hughes had 12 points and a team-high nine rebounds.
Today's game against Hofstra marks the third time the two teams will meet. The Eagles lead the overall series, 2-0. Former BC student manager Mike Gibson is the Director of Operations for the Pride.
PROBABLE STARTERS
• Nicole Boudreau - Jr., G
• Lauren Engeln - Sr., G
• Ashley Kelsick - Fr., G
• Kelly Hughes - So., G
• Karima Gabriel - Jr., C/F
TEAM NOTES
- Nicole Boudreau and Kelly Hughes are the only two players on the roster to start every game this season.
- Freshman Ashley Kelsick leads all rookies with eight starts in 10 games. She has notched double-figures in four games.
- The Eagles are 38th in the country in team assists per game (16.5) and fourth in the ACC. BC's lowest team assist total was 12 vs. UNH. The Eagles had a season-high 23 against Bryant.
- Boston College is 24th in the country in three-point field goal percentage.
- BC continues to lead the ACC in three-pointers made with 87. Kelly Hughes is the co-leader in the conference with 27 three's made, while Nicole Boudreau is third with 28.
- Sophomore Kelly Hughes is 86th in the country in assist-to-turnover ratio.
- Fans interested in purchasing the 2014-15 media guide can send a $10 check to BCAD, BC Communications, 321 Conte Forum, 140 Commonwealth Ave., Chestnut Hill, Mass 02467 or stop by the office on the third floor above the ticket office at 321 Conte Forum prior to a game.
- Boston College has two more home games remaining this month. The Eagles will host Providence on Sunday, Dec. 28th at Conte Forum (1 p.m.) in the next home game, followed by a New Year's Eve matinee game against Northeastern (1 p.m.).
