NEWTON, Mass. (Interstat) — In a stunning reversal of expectation, the Northeastern Huskies women’s basketball team secured a gritty 73-67 victory over the Boston College Eagles on Friday afternoon at Silvio O. Conte Forum. The Huskies, projected by advanced metrics to have only a 3 percent chance of winning, overcame a sluggish middle portion of the game and a persistent Eagles offense to snap a two-game skid and improve to 4-6. Boston College fell to 4-10.

The most critical phase of the contest arrived in the fourth quarter. Northeastern entered the final period clinging to a 50-48 lead after seeing a 12-point first-quarter advantage evaporate. The Huskies’ offense, which managed only 10 points in the second quarter, reignited just in time. A pivotal 7-0 run early in the fourth, capped by a Kailee Beaudion-Foliaki three-pointer off an assist from Yirsy Quéliz, stretched the lead to 57-49 with 7:29 remaining.

Boston College refused to capitulate, responding with an 8-2 spurt of its own, fueled by an Amirah Anderson three-pointer and an Athena Tomlinson step-back three, to pull within 59-57 with 4:21 left. The game teetered in the balance, with both teams exchanging turnovers and missed opportunities under intense defensive pressure.

The decisive sequence came inside the final three minutes. With Northeastern leading 62-58, Boston College’s Teionni McDaniel stole the ball and converted a driving layup to cut the deficit to two. On the ensuing possession, Northeastern’s Nariyah Simmons was fouled and calmly sank two free throws to push the lead back to 64-60. After an Eagles miss, Justice Tramble secured an offensive rebound and was fouled, making one of two free throws for a five-point cushion with 47 seconds left.

Boston College’s last gasp saw Kayla Rolph drain a deep three-pointer with 22 seconds remaining, slicing the Huskies’ lead to 67-65. Simmons was again fouled immediately and delivered two more clutch free throws. McDaniel answered with another layup, but Beaudion-Foliaki iced the game with two free throws with 14 seconds left, sealing the six-point upset.

The game began as a stark contrast to its tense finish. Northeastern blitzed the Eagles early, opening with a 22-point first quarter fueled by aggressive defense that forced seven Boston College turnovers. The Huskies led by as many as 12 in the opening period before the Eagles settled, chipping away across the second and third quarters to draw even and set the stage for the dramatic final frame.

Northeastern’s victory was anchored by dominance on the glass and timely scoring. The Huskies outrebounded Boston College 46-35, with a 13-10 edge on the offensive boards leading to 15 second-chance points. Justice Tramble was instrumental in that effort, pulling down a game-high 16 rebounds to go with nine points in 32 minutes. Nariyah Simmons provided a crucial offensive spark off the bench, leading all scorers with 16 points, including three three-pointers and several key free throws late.

Yirsy Quéliz added 11 points, four rebounds and four assists for Northeastern, while Camryn Collins and Kailee Beaudion-Foliaki each contributed 11 points. Beaudion-Foliaki’s 10 points, including the game-sealing free throws, came in 20 minutes of action.

Boston College was led by Amirah Anderson’s 15 points and six rebounds. Athena Tomlinson finished with nine points, five rebounds and four assists, and Teionni McDaniel tallied nine points, six rebounds and a game-high seven assists. Kayla Rolph added 10 points.

Statistically, Northeastern’s efficiency proved decisive. The Huskies posted an offensive rating of 96.1 points per 100 possessions, outperforming Boston College’s 90.6. While both teams struggled with turnovers, Northeastern’s 42.9 percent shooting from the field bested Boston College’s 35.6 percent. The Eagles relied heavily on the three-pointer, attempting 30 but making only nine.

The announced attendance was 626. Northeastern opens Coastal Athletic Association play on Jan. 2 at UNC Wilmington. Boston College begins Atlantic Coast Conference action at home against North Carolina on Dec. 29.