By Tim Schulze, QBSN Staff Writer
Background
- The Bobcats currently sit at a perfect 6-0 on the season after defeating Rider University last Sunday in the Brown Bear Classic.
- Holy Cross comes into the game with a record of 4-4 after dropping its game on Wednesday against Northeastern 70-48.
- The two teams last met last season with the Crusaders topping the Bobcats 80-70 in Worcester.
Scouting the Bobcats
- The Bobcats won the Brown Bear Classic crown with victories against New Hampshire and Rider in Providence last weekend.
- Jasmine Martin led the Bobcats in scoring with 21 points while adding seven rebounds and two assists, while Brittany McQuain added 20 points and eight rebounds.
- The Bobcats turned the ball over 13 times against Rider, allowing 19 points off turnovers.
- Quinnipiac will need more support from its bench as 57 of the team’s 72 points against Rider came from its starters.
- Tricia Fabbri is currently in her 18th season as head coach of Quinnipiac’s women’s basketball team.
Scouting the Crusaders
- The Crusaders’ three-game win-streak was snapped on Wednesday night after dropping its contest against Northeastern.
- Alex Smith led the Crusaders with 16 points in the loss to Northeastern while Brisje Malone gathered team high seven rebounds.
- The Crusaders must improve its three point shooting as the team went 5-for-24 on three pointers against Northeastern.
- Holy Cross also turned the ball over 25 times in a blowout loss against the Huskies.
- Bill Gibbons is currently serving his 28th season as head coach of Holy Cross’s Women’s Basketball team.