BOSTON — The Long Island University women's basketball team (1-0, 0-0 NEC) tipped off the 2025-26 season on Monday evening, going on the road and defeating Northeastern University 75-60. 

"Really proud of our team, hard-fought road win to start the year," head coach Neil Harrow said. "Lots of work to do, but that's normal this time of year. Really happy to come up here and get this win against an improved Northeastern." 

LIU held Northeastern to a 33% field goal percentage in the first half, taking a 39-26 lead into the locker room at halftime. Junior Kadidia Toure scored 15 of her 26 points in the first half, which helped surge the Sharks in their win. Toure's 26 points led all scorers on Monday. 

The Sharks led by 15 entering the fourth quarter, though the Huskies managed to cut the lead to 10 points twice in the final frame; however, two late three-pointers by sophomore Laura Molnarova helped to extend the LIU lead, eventually leaving Boston with a 75-60 victory. 

Following Toure's 26 points was Molnarova with 12 points and nine points from junior Janessa Williams. Toure recorded a team-high 10 rebounds, while senior Isabella Tañedo assisted on five baskets. 

LIU shot 50% from the field in the win, forced 20 turnovers, and outscored Northeastern 30-24 in the paint and 12-8 on fast breaks. 

The Sharks remain on the road on Friday night, traveling to face the University of South Florida on Nov. 7 at 7 p.m.