Only in three seasons in their history have they scored fewer goals after 19 games.

Forward Tyler Bilodeau scored 18 points and guard Trent Perry added 10 off the bench, becoming the only Bruins to reach double figures on a night the team shot 41.5% to Maryland’s 54%.

Khusanov scored his first goal for the club on his most recent appearance, a French Cup tie with Paris St-Germain on 22 December.

She comes into the series in sparkling form, having scored centuries against both India and New Zealand while also taking 4-39 and 3-39 against the same opponents.

There have only been three campaigns in the club's history when they have scored fewer goals after this number of games.