Boston U defeats Army 100-91
Boston U Edges Army 100-91 in Thrilling Conference Showdown
In a hard-fought battle at Case Gym, Boston University (BU) emerged victorious over Army by a margin of nine points, handing the visiting Black Knights their first conference loss of the season.
The home team's dominance was on full display as they outscored Army 51-39 in the first half, setting the tone for a game that would see BU maintain its lead through the final minutes. Despite a late surge from Army, Boston U's depth and rebounding prowess proved too much to overcome.
Michael McNair led the charge for BU with 28 points, including 7-of-8 three-point shooting and an impressive 81.8% field goal percentage. The senior guard also chipped in with seven rebounds, four assists, and two steals, showcasing his all-around skills that have become a staple of BU's offense.
On the other end, Ryan Curry led Army with 24 points, but it was not enough to overcome the deficit. Tate Laczkowski added six rebounds and five points for the Black Knights, who struggled from beyond the arc, making just 4-of-8 three-point attempts.
The statistical breakdown of the game painted a picture of two teams that couldn't quite find their rhythm. Boston U shot an impressive 67.0% from the field, including 65.0% from three-point range and 81.0% from the free throw line. Army, on the other hand, struggled with its outside shooting, making just 47.0% of its attempts.
The game's advanced statistics told a similar story. BU's true shooting percentage was an impressive 83.0%, while Army's was just 62.7%. The Black Knights' turnovers were also a significant issue, with 10 total giveaways compared to Boston U's seven.
In the end, it was Boston U's sheer depth and rebounding that proved too much for Army to overcome. Despite a late push from the Black Knights, BU held on for the 100-91 victory, handing their conference rivals their first loss of the season.
The win keeps BU firmly in the mix in the conference standings, while Army drops to 2-1 on the year. The Black Knights will look to bounce back against a tough opponent next week, while Boston U will seek to build momentum as they head into a crucial stretch in the conference schedule.