University of Massachusets Athletics
Wednesday, December 11
Boston, Mass.
11 a.m.
University of Massachusetts
7-3
58
at
45
Boston University
3-5
1
2
3
4
F
UMass
18
13
12
15
58
Boston University
16
11
7
11
45
Photo by: Chris Tucci - UMass Athletics
Women’s Hoops Takes Down BU, 58-45
December 11, 2019 | Women's Basketball
Minutewomen off to best start through 10 games since 2006-07 season
BOSTON – Led by 25 points from senior Hailey Leidel, University of Massachusetts women's basketball defeated Boston University, 58-45, early Wednesday afternoon at BU's Case Gymnasium. It is the fourth straight win for UMass (7-3), who have also taken seven of their last eight games and are off to their best start through 10 games since the 2006-07 squad opened up 8-2.
Four different Minutewomen in Leidel, sophomore Destiney Philoxy and freshmen Maeve Donnelly and Angelique Ngalakulondi each pulled down six rebounds. Senior Vashnie Perry (10 points) dished out a game-high four assists, while Donnelly's three blocks and Philoxy's three steals were game-highs as well.
With her performance, Leidel moved up to No. 4 on the program's all-time career scoring list (1,527), passing former Minutewoman Kate Mills (2004-08). Leidel entered the day needing 23 points to tie Mills and surpassed Mills with a late pair of free throws. Melissa Gurile (1992-96) is third on the list with 1,679 points in her career.
A back-and-forth first half saw five lead changes and neither side build an advantage of more than six. Leidel immediately sparked Massachusetts with a 10-point first quarter but the Terriers remained neck-and-neck in part thanks to success on the offensive glass with nine rebounds at that end in the opening 20 minutes.
UMass reclaimed the lead at 24-23 on a Donnelly layup with 5:44 remaining in the half and never trailed from that point. A 10-1 run to close the third quarter gave the Maroon and White some breathing room before the sides traded buckets in the final stanza en route to the final buzzer.
On the afternoon, UMass shot an even 34% (18-of-53) from the field and held BU under 30% (26.5%, 13-of-49).
For BU, Nia Irving turned in a double-double on 12 points and a game-high 12 rebounds.
Massachusetts has one contest remaining before final exams; a Sun., Dec. 15 contest vs. Siena with tip slated for 2 p.m. at the Mullins Center. Single game and season tickets, along with a variety of group ticket offerings, are on sale and can be purchased by visiting UMass Athletics Ticket Central or by calling (866) UMASS-TIX.
Follow UMass women's basketball on Twitter (@UMassWBB), Instagram (UMassWBB) and Facebook (UMass Women's Basketball) for the latest news and updates around the program.
Four different Minutewomen in Leidel, sophomore Destiney Philoxy and freshmen Maeve Donnelly and Angelique Ngalakulondi each pulled down six rebounds. Senior Vashnie Perry (10 points) dished out a game-high four assists, while Donnelly's three blocks and Philoxy's three steals were game-highs as well.
With her performance, Leidel moved up to No. 4 on the program's all-time career scoring list (1,527), passing former Minutewoman Kate Mills (2004-08). Leidel entered the day needing 23 points to tie Mills and surpassed Mills with a late pair of free throws. Melissa Gurile (1992-96) is third on the list with 1,679 points in her career.
A back-and-forth first half saw five lead changes and neither side build an advantage of more than six. Leidel immediately sparked Massachusetts with a 10-point first quarter but the Terriers remained neck-and-neck in part thanks to success on the offensive glass with nine rebounds at that end in the opening 20 minutes.
UMass reclaimed the lead at 24-23 on a Donnelly layup with 5:44 remaining in the half and never trailed from that point. A 10-1 run to close the third quarter gave the Maroon and White some breathing room before the sides traded buckets in the final stanza en route to the final buzzer.
On the afternoon, UMass shot an even 34% (18-of-53) from the field and held BU under 30% (26.5%, 13-of-49).
For BU, Nia Irving turned in a double-double on 12 points and a game-high 12 rebounds.
Massachusetts has one contest remaining before final exams; a Sun., Dec. 15 contest vs. Siena with tip slated for 2 p.m. at the Mullins Center. Single game and season tickets, along with a variety of group ticket offerings, are on sale and can be purchased by visiting UMass Athletics Ticket Central or by calling (866) UMASS-TIX.
Follow UMass women's basketball on Twitter (@UMassWBB), Instagram (UMassWBB) and Facebook (UMass Women's Basketball) for the latest news and updates around the program.
Team Stats
UMASS
BU
FG%
.340
.265
3FG%
.316
.188
FT%
.667
.762
RB
37
40
TO
12
17
STL
10
5
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
25
FGM
6
3FGM
4
FTM
9
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
7
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
6
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
C/F
/ Women's BasketballG/F
/ Women's Basketball
F
/ Women's BasketballG
/ Women's Basketball
G
/ Women's BasketballUMass WBB | Highlights vs Stonehill | 03.20.25
Thursday, March 20
UMass WBB | Postgame Press Conference vs Stonehill | 03.20.25
Thursday, March 20
UMass WBB | Press Conference vs. URI | 2.23.25
Sunday, February 23
UMass Women's Basketball | Press Conference vs. Loyola Chicago | 2.19.25
Wednesday, February 19