Dartmouth defeats Boston U 77-64
Dartmouth Edges Boston U in Thrilling Home Victory
In front of a raucous crowd at Leede Arena, the Dartmouth Big Green (7-2) pulled off a 77-64 win over visiting Boston University (6-3), marking their first home victory in non-conference play. The win was a testament to the team's ability to execute on both ends of the floor and capitalize on crucial moments down the stretch.
The game began with Dartmouth establishing an early lead, with Kareem Thomas leading the charge. The senior guard scored 22 points, including five three-pointers, at a sizzling 77.8% clip from beyond the arc. Thomas's impressive shooting display set the tone for the Big Green, who took a 43-32 halftime advantage.
Boston University struggled to find its rhythm in the first half, shooting just 37.0% from the field and committing nine turnovers. However, the Terriers began to mount a comeback in the second half, with Michael McNair scoring 14 points and grabbing three rebounds. Despite their efforts, Boston U was unable to close the gap significantly.
The turning point came midway through the second half, when Dartmouth's Connor Amundsen notched six assists, including one that set up a fast break layup for Brandon Mitchell-Day. The senior forward added 15 points and nine rebounds to his tally, cementing the Big Green's control of the game.
As the clock ticked down, Boston U made a final push, but it was too little, too late. Dartmouth held off the Terriers' surge, with Thomas and Amundsen playing key roles in securing the win.
The victory marked Dartmouth's first home win in non-conference play, and head coach John Schuchart praised his team's resilience. "We knew it would be a tough game, but our guys stepped up and showed great heart," he said. Boston University, meanwhile, falls to 2-4 on the road.
The win moves Dartmouth to 7-2 on the season, while Boston U drops to 6-3. The Terriers will look to bounce back in their next outing, while the Big Green aims to maintain its momentum as they head into a key conference matchup.
Game Stats:
* Dartmouth (HOME):
+ Field Goals: 23/53 (43.0%)
+ 2-Point FG: 11/22 (50.0%)
+ 3-Point FG: 12/31 (39.0%)
+ Free Throws: 19/26 (73.0%)
* Boston U (AWAY):
+ Field Goals: 23/62 (37.0%)
+ 2-Point FG: 15/32 (46.9%)
+ 3-Point FG: 8/30 (27.0%)
+ Free Throws: 10/17 (59.0%)
Game Leaders:
* Dartmouth:
+ Kareem Thomas - 22 points, 5-5 3PT, 77.8% FG
+ Brandon Mitchell-Day - 9 rebounds, 15 points, 2 ast
+ Connor Amundsen - 6 ast, 1 pts
* Boston U:
+ Michael McNair - 14 pts, 3-9 3PT, 33.3% FG
+ Ethan Okwuosa - 10 reb, 2 pts, 1 ast
+ Chance Gladden - 4 ast, 12 pts, 2 reb