FRESH FACES
    The Leopards added four newcomers in the offseason. Junior forward Mingaile Urmuleviciute joined the program after leaving UNC Wilmington and sophomore sharp shooter Rosie Scognamiglio comes from Patriot League foe Bucknell. In addition to the transfers, Coach Damon-Olson recruited two freshmen. Talia Zurinskas is a 5'7" guard from Parkland High School in Allentown, Pa. and 6'2" forward Jordyn Mays hails from William B. Travis in Richmond, Texas. 

SCOUTING BOSTON
    The Eagles come into the 2024-25 season after a 14-19 finish under seventh year head coach Joanna Bernabei-McNamee. Boston's 2023-24 season ended in the second round of the ACC Tournament in a 58-55 loss to No. 5 Louisville. Monday's meeting is the first time both teams have clashed in their respective histories.
    Teya Sidberry and Andrea Daley were the Eagle's leading scorers last season, averaging 13.6 and 13.2 ppg respectively. Sidberry and Daley ranked 19th and 22nd in scoring in the ACC. The Eagles scored 71.9 ppg while allowing opponents 69.7 ppg. In the team's last game against Louisville, Sidberry led the offense with 22 points, while T'yana Todd and Dontavia Waggoner added 12 points. Boston shot 42.3 percent from the field, 27.7 percent from downtown and 68.2 percent from the charity stripe last season.  

LAST TIME OUT
    The Leopards' 2023-24 season concluded in the First Round of Patriot League post-season play in a 67-45 loss to Navy (3/9). Current seniors Abby Antognoli (12) and Halee Smith (18) combined for 30 points on the day.

INJURY REPORT
    Junior forward Mingaile Urmuleviciute will miss today's game due to injury.

DIALED IN FROM DOWNTOWN
    As a team, Lafayette ranked third in the Patriot League in team three-point percentage last season. The Leopards shot at a 32.9 percent clip from beyond the arc. That pace was strong enough to rank in the sixth spot in the program's all-time single-season three-point field goal percentage record.

POST-SEASON AWARDS
    Senior guard Abby Antognoli was named to the All-Patriot League Third Team last season for the second year running. The Bay Head, N.J. native was also selected to the Patriot League All-Academic Team and she is a CSC Academic All-District Team selection.

MAROON MADNESS
    On Oct. 28 Lafayette hosted its second annual Maroon Madness at Kirby Sports Center. The evening featured introductions of both basketball teams, a three-point contest, a knockout challenge with members of Greek Life and lots of giveaways for community members and Lafayette students.

UP NEXT
    Lafayette welcomes St. Francis to Easton at 2 p.m. on Saturday for its home opener.

ANTOGNOLI AVERAGES
    On her way to her second consecutive All-Patriot League Third Team selectio, senior guard Abby Antognoli was a focal point of the Leopards' offense last season. The Economics major averaged 12.0 ppg, 3.6 rpg and 3.1 apg during her junior campaign, ranking 13th in scoring and fifth in assists in the conference.

SENIOR SNIPER
    Senior guard Halee Smith lit up the floor from three-point range in her junior season. The Alexandria, Pa. native's 42.0 three-point shooting percentage ranked third among all players in the Patriot League in 2023-24.

STARTING FIVE
    Lafayette used the same starting lineup for 12 of its 29 contests last season: guards Abby Antognoli, Makayla Andrews and Kylie Favours, forwards Halee Smith and Kayla Drummond. Sophomore guard Sauda Ntaconayigize became a consistent starter against Colgate (1/10).

NEW STAFF
    Coach Damon-Olson hired two new assistant coaches during the offseason, after the departure of Jacinda Dunbar. Jamarra Robinson joined the staff in July after previously serving as head coach at Indian River State College. Lauren Hammersley is also new to College Hill this year and she'll double as an assistant coach and the program's director of operations.

RECENT RENOVATIONS
    Kirby Sports Center, the Leopards' home arena, has seen major upgrades over the past year. A state-of-the art Daktronics control and video display system can now be seen above center court, showcasing promotional team videos and updated branding to enhance the fan experience. By featuring 
Daktronics' latest version of Show and Venus Control Suite, it allows Lafayette to expand on in-game presentations. Lafayette fans may order birthday video board messages for display during the remaining home basketball games at tinyurl.com/yslx5esh.

EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMICS
    Lafayette's athletic programs stood out among the nation's best last fall in the NCAA's Division I annual Graduation Success Rate (GSR) release. College Hill claimed a 98 percent GSR overall for the second straight year based on the 19 sports measured while 17 Leopard teams, including men's basketball, achieved a graduation success rate of 100 percent.