Maine jumped out to a 10-point lead but couldn’t hold on and lost to Boston University, 67-57, in a women’s basketball game Thursday in Boston.

Allison Schwertner had 21 points and eight rebounds for the Terriers (3-2), who outscored the Black Bears 18-6 in the second quarter to take a 29-27 lead at the half. Alex Giannaros added 20 points.

Asta Blaudenfeldt had 24 points for Maine (2-3). Sarah Talon added nine points and eight rebounds.

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