NEWTON, Mass. (Interstat) — Northeastern defeated Boston College 73-67 in a women’s nonconference basketball game Friday afternoon at Silvio O. Conte Forum.

The Huskies built a 32-33 halftime lead and maintained control after the break, outscoring the Eagles in the third quarter. A strong fourth quarter sealed the road victory for Northeastern. The result marked a significant upset, as statistical models heavily favored Boston College.

The loss dropped Boston College to 4-10 overall. Northeastern improved to 4-6. An announced crowd of 626 attended.