Eagles Host Northeastern in Wednesday Matinee

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - The Boston College women's basketball team returns to Conte Forum on Wednesday when it faces Northeastern on Wednesday at 2 p.m.

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About the Eagles
Last Time Out
BC earned an 85-73 victory for its first road win against Providence on Saturday. The Eagles erupted for 58 points on 63.3 percent shooting from the field in the second half. A season-high five players scored in double figures, with Marnelle Garraud scoring 14 of her team and season-high 17 points in the fourth quarter. Garraud also dished out six assists. Maria Gakdeng scored a personal-high 15 points (7-of-10 FG/FGA) with five boards, while Cameron Swartz (15 pts.) and Makayla Dickens (14 pts) each scored a season high. Taylor Soule chipped in with 11. BC hit eight of its season-high nine 3-pointers in the second half, while the 18 free throws made are the highest this season.

A Win Would
• Improve the Eagles' record to 4-1 on the season.
• Start 3-0 at home while winning a fourth straight home contest dating back to last season.
• Win an eighth straight game in the series and improve to 17-13 against Northeastern.
• Hand the Huskies their second loss of the season.

By the Numbers
6 - Garraud is one of six players in the country to average at least 10.5 points, 5.0 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 3.5 steals per game.
18.8 - The Eagles are 22nd in the nation in assists per game at 18.8.
30 - The 30 points in the third quarter on Saturday against Providence are the most scored in a quarter this season.
54.8 - Boston College is shooting 54.8 in the second half during the season compared to 40 percent in the first two quarters.
80 - BC is 22-2 when the Eagles score at least 80 points under Bernabei-McNamee.

What to Watch for
• In three wins this season, Northeastern is shooting 40 percent from 3-point range (15% in loss). Watch if the Eagles can keep the Huskies' 3-point attack at bay.
• After shooting 5-of-17 in the first two games and averaging just 5.5 points, Gadkeng is showing improvement after averaging 10.5 points on 10-of-16 shooting and 4.5 rebounds in the past two games. See if the freshman continues to trend upwards.
• Watch if the Eagles can get to the line, as they average 19 free throw attempts in their three wins. The 24 foul shots on Saturday were a season high.
• See if the offense for BC can take advantage of its opportunities on offense as Northeastern is 32nd in the country in opponents' points per 100 possessions. The Eagles' 102.6 points per 100 possessions are 52nd in the nation.
• BC shot 63.3 percent and scored 58 points in the second half on Saturday. See if the Eagles can carry the offensive output into Wednesday.

Scouting Northeastern
- The Huskies are led by first-year head coach, Bridgette Mitchell, who came to NU after spending two seasons at Pitt.
- Northeastern has won its last two outings following a 61-47 win on Saturday against UMass Lowell.
- Four players scored in double figures. Kendall Currence poured in 17 points, while Donna Ntambue dropped a double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds.
- Claudia Soriano (13 pts.) and Katie May (11 pts.) also scored in double digits.
- The Huskies boast a balanced scoring attack, as four players are averaging double figures, with Currence turning a team-best 13.8 points per game.
- Ntambue is leading the way in rebounding, averaging 6.5 per game on top of 10.5 ppg.
- NU is forcing 21.5 turnovers per game, which is in the top 60 in the nation.
- The Eagles are also 46th in scoring defense, allowing just 51.8 points per game.

Series History
Wednesday's matchup is the first between the two foes since the 2015-16 season, where the Eagles won the showdown, 71-45. BC has won the last seven meetings dating back to the 2001-02 campaign. BC is 16-13 overall and 12-6 at home against NU.

Eagles Host Northeastern in Wednesday Matinee

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Players Mentioned

Maria Gakdeng

Marnelle Garraud

Taylor Soule

Cameron Swartz