With just under 10 seconds left and Boston College women’s basketball down a point, Nicole Boudreau hoisted up a 3-pointer that could reclaim the lead for the Eagles. After watching multiple leads evaporate, the shot needed to go in to avoid wasting a spectacular first half. It did go in, and the scoreboard read 58-56,…
The Eagles dominated the Terriers on the defensive end, leading to their fourth straight win.
Led by freshman Mariella Fasoula and junior Kelly Hughes, the Eagles outlasted Holy Cross in Chestnut Hill.
Boston College women’s basketball was tested by the University of Maine on Sunday afternoon, but the Eagles came away with the 55-48 victory. Kelly Hughes led the way with 13 points.
BC women’s basketball looked strong on defense and on the offensive glass, but the team struggled when it came to defensive rebounding and securing the ball in the post.
The Eagles dominated the Friars in every aspect of the game in a 26-point victory. Kelly Hughes led the way with 22 points, including six 3-pointers.
With a plethora of shooters returning and a new cast of players set to expand its horizons, BC women’s basketball is going on a hunt for a tournament spot.
Kelly Hughes commands the court from beyond the arc as the leader and focal point of Erik Johnson’s offense.
After his best season on the sidelines at Conte Forum (13-19), BC extended the contract of women’s basketball head coach Erik Johnson through the 2018-19 season.
The women’s basketball team struggled early in the season due to inexperience, but some hot shooting from downtown (and support from the fans) helped the Eagles to find their stride.
