Northeastern Women Beat Boston University 71-61
Northeastern picked up its first win of the 2026-27 season with a 71-61 victory over Boston University on Friday.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Basketball
Northeastern women's basketball defeated Boston University 71-61 on November 6, earning its first win of the season and moving its record to 1-1. The win is Northeastern's first over Boston University since the 2022-23 season and its largest margin of victory over the rival since 2018-19.
Why it matters
The result gives Northeastern an early-season boost after an opening loss and drops Boston University to 0-2. Improved shooting proved decisive, as Northeastern's shooting percentage rose from 32.3% to 51.8%.
Junior guard Camryn Collins led Northeastern with 16 points as the team shot 51.8% after a 32.3% earlier mark. Northeastern led 41-30 at halftime and scored 17 straight fourth-quarter points, while Boston University cut the lead to 54-53 in the third quarter.
The players
Camryn Collins
Junior guard for Northeastern women's basketball who led the team with 16 points in the win over Boston University.
Northeastern University
Private university in Boston whose women's basketball program competes in the Colonial Athletic Association.
Boston University
Private research university in Boston whose women's basketball team fell to 0-2 with the loss.
The details
Northeastern pulled ahead 27-22 with five minutes left in the second quarter and scored five points in the final 31 seconds of the first half. Boston University trailed by as many as 11 points before Northeastern's fourth-quarter run sealed the win.
Timeline
November 6, 2026: Northeastern defeats Boston University 71-61.
November 11, 2026: Northeastern plays Sacred Heart University on the road.
Season Trajectory
This win is Northeastern's first over Boston University since the 2022-23 season and its largest margin over the rival since 2018-19. It gives the Huskies an early foothold in the Boston rivalry as the season opens.
Northeastern's 1-1 start sets up a Sacred Heart road game on November 11 that will test whether the improved shooting holds. Fantasy and betting interest in Collins's scoring will hinge on whether she can repeat her 16-point output.
The takeaway
Northeastern's shooting jump from 32.3% to 51.8% shows how quickly a team can change its fortunes within a single game. Watching whether that efficiency carries into the Sacred Heart matchup will reveal if the turnaround is lasting.
What happens next
Northeastern will play Sacred Heart University on the road on November 11, 2026.
Further reading
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