Boston U defeats UMass Lowell 88-76
Boston U Edges Out UMass Lowell in Thrilling Home Victory
The Boston University Terriers welcomed their hometown fans to Case Gym on Monday night, where they would face off against the visiting UMass Lowell River Hawks in a highly anticipated non-conference matchup. The electric atmosphere was palpable as the home team took an early lead and rode it all the way to a 88-76 win.
At the midpoint of the game, Boston U held a narrow 47-38 advantage, but their momentum only intensified from there. By the end of the final buzzer, the Terriers had built a 12-point gap, showcasing the strength of their home-court advantage. The largest lead of the evening came at 16 points in the first half.
Ben Defty spearheaded Boston U's attack, scoring 18 points and boasting an impressive 85.7% field goal percentage. Malcolm Chimezie chipped in with nine rebounds, 12 points, two assists, and one steal, while Chance Gladden provided seven assists, 12 points, three rebounds, and added a defensive spark.
For the River Hawks, Angel Montas Jr. paced the offense with 20 points on 56.2% shooting from the field. Austin Green contributed 20 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and three steals for UMass Lowell.
Boston U's balanced attack and stifling defense proved too much for the visitors to handle. The Terriers outrebounded their opponents 25-22, with a decisive edge on the defensive glass. Boston U also outscored UMass Lowell in points off turnovers (14-12) and fast break points (7-9), demonstrating their ability to capitalize on mistakes and push the tempo.
In contrast, UMass Lowell struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 41% of its attempts. The River Hawks' three-point shooting woes were a stark contrast to Boston U's more reliable performance, with Chance Gladden making eight successful threes in the losing effort.
With this win, Boston U continues to build momentum for their young season. As they welcome back their home crowd after two weeks away from Case Gym, it seems clear that their fans have every reason to be excited about what lies ahead.