POUGHKEEPSIE, New York – The Marist women's basketball team hits the road again, this time heading to Boston, Massachusetts to take on Boston University in a Saturday afternoon non-conference match up. Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m. as the Red Foxes (2-7) are in pursuit of their second consecutive win after losing six straight.

PREVIOUS OUTING
The Marist women's basketball team picked up a 64-42 home win over University of Rhode Island, the program's first win against the Rams (1-3 overall). The Red Foxes took their first double digit lead in the third quarter after a three from Hannah Hand, sparking a third quarter offensive explosion that included an 18-0 run. The Red Foxes finished with 20 points in the quarter to the Rams eight pulling away from a Rhode Island team that had no answer for Marist in the second half.
 
LAST YEAR VS BU
The Red Foxes defeated the Terriers, 76-57, on Dec. 10, 2016 in McCann Arena. Sophomore guard Claire Oberdorf finished with her first career double-double on 11 points and 10 rebounds. Freshman guard Rebekah Hand led the Red Foxes in scoring with 17 points on 5-for-16 shooting. The Red Foxes controlled the game from the very beginning with their three-point shooting, knocking down five of their 11 first quarter three-point attempts. Hannah and Rebekah Hand both netted two threes in the opening period and Oberdorf added another one
 
THINGS TO WATCH

• Last game against Rhode Island, Maura Fitzpatrick set a career high in steals with four. Her impact on the defensive end was evident and translated over to the rest of her game.
• The Red Foxes are 0-5 when getting out-rebounded by their opponent and 2-2 when grabbing more boards. If Marist can control the paint it will go a long way in earning a win. The Red Foxes currently average 35.2 rebounds per game while BU averages 37.7. So far this season Marist gives up an average of 37.6 rebounds a contest.
• Marist is also 0-6 when they have less free throw attempts than their opponent. With their free throw shooting trending up the last couple of games it will be important for the Red Foxes to get to the line early and often.
• The Terriers are currently shooting .440 from the field and .366 from three. The Red Foxes opp. FG% is currently .414 while the opp 3FG% is .322.

SCOUTING THE TERRIERS
Boston University currently sits at 5-2 overall, a marked improvement over last year's early season record. The Terriers are led in points by freshman Katie Nelson, who averages 13.7 points per game. Nelson has been on fire from deep so far this season, shooting 21-for-47 (.447). The Red Foxes have won the last four matchups with the Terriers and now lead the all-time series 7-6.

 HOW TO FOLLOW
You can follow along on the Marist women's basketball twitter account (@MaristWBB) and listen live on the Red Fox Network. Geoff Brault will be providing play-by-play. The game is also available to be streamed live on the Patriot League Network courtesy of Boston University.

UP NEXT
The Red Foxes get a week off from games and return to action on Saturday, Dec. 16^th at Temple in Philadelphia. Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m.