BOSTON \u2013 Returning to Pennsylvania for a mid-week contest for the second consecutive week, the Boston University women’s basketball program plays its second game of the year against Lafayette on Wednesday (Jan. 21). Opening tip from the Kirby Sports Center is set for 11 a.m.
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\nBU (5-12, 1-5 PL) looks to avenge its one-point loss to the Leopards (7-10, 3-3 PL) from Jan. 7. Last season, the Terriers went 3-6 in the second matchup against Patriot League foes.
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\nLike the Terriers did so in the first meeting, Lafayette is hosting local schools for an education day. At home in 2025-26, the Leopards are 2-3.
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\nWednesday’s game airs on ESPN+ as well as NBC Sports Philadelphia in the greater Philadelphia region. Live statistics are available through Lafayette’s website while the Patriot League provides an international stream.
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\nTERRIER TIDBITS<\/p>\n
SCOUTING LAFAYETTE<\/p>\n
SERIES HISTORY<\/p>\n
LOOKING AHEAD<\/p>\n
\n\tBU sustained a 56-55 loss to Loyola Maryland at home on Jan. 17.
\n\tThe Terriers led by one point after the first three quarters but committed 20 turnovers and could not rattle off a shot in the final seconds.
\n\tSenior Anastasiia Semenova<\/a> and junior In\u00e9s Monteagudo Pardo<\/a> each scored 12 points to lead BU.
\n\tJunior Bella McLaughlin<\/a> added 10 points off the bench.
\n\tMonteagudo and sophomore Hildur Gunnsteinsd\u00f3ttir<\/a> rank first and third, respectively, in the Patriot League in three-point percentage.
\n\tBetween BU and Lafayette, Wednesday’s matchup features five of the top 10 three-point percentage shooters in the Patriot League.
\n\tDespite losing five of its first six Patriot League contests, the Terriers have shot at least 46 percent from the field in five of those affairs.
\n\tSince Jan. 7, a span of four games, BU is shooting 45.5 percent from distance.
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\n\tSince the first meeting on Jan. 7, the Leopards are 1-2 in their last three games.
\n\tLafayette bracketed a win over Bucknell on Jan. 14 in between losses to Navy and Holy Cross.
\n\tDuring Patriot League play, Lafayette ranks third in three-point percentage at 36.4 percent, slotting behind Lehigh and BU.
\n\tTeresa Kiewiet paces the Leopards and is second in the conference with 17.3 points per game.
\n\tHaylie Adamski is scoring 12.7 points per league contest.
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\n\tWednesday marks the 36th all-time meeting between BU and Lafayette.
\n\tThe Terriers sport a 22-13 edge in the rivalry, though the Leopards have won three in a row.
\n\tOn the road, BU is 9-8.
\n\tLafayette captured the first meeting back on Boston on Jan. 7, 65-64.
\n\tThe Leopards outscored the Terriers 20-11 in the third quarter as Kiewiet and Adamski combined for 43 points.
\n\tAdler led three Terriers in double figures with 14 points.
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\n\tBU returns to Boston on Saturday (Jan. 24), hosting Colgate on Alumni Day. Opening tip from Case Gym is slated for 2 p.m.
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