Abdullah scores 21 off the bench, Boston University defeats Howard 69-62
BALTIMORE -- — Azmar Abdullah's 21 points off of the bench led Boston University to a 69-62 victory against Howard on Sunday.
Abdullah went 7 of 9 from the field (5 for 7 from 3-point range) for the Terriers (3-4). Kyrone Alexander added 10 points while going 2 of 9 from the floor, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and 4 for 4 from the line while they also had seven rebounds. Ben Palacios went 3 of 5 from the field (3 for 4 from 3-point range) to finish with nine points.
Marcus Dockery finished with 17 points and two steals for the Bison (3-3). Blake Harper added 14 points, seven rebounds and three steals for Howard. Anwar Gill had 10 points and two steals.
An 11-0 run in the first half gave Boston University a five-point lead. The teams entered the break with Boston University ahead 26-21, while Michael McNair led their club in scoring with eight points. Abdullah's 18-point second half helped Boston University close out the seven-point victory.
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Boston University takes on Sacred Heart at home on Sunday, and Howard visits UMBC on Monday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Josean Vega
- Mamadou Ba
- Mike Evans
2024-25 Patriot League Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
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Bucknell | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
Holy Cross | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
American University | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
Army | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
Boston University | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
Loyola Maryland | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
Lafayette | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
Colgate | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
Lehigh | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
Navy | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
2024-25 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
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Norfolk State | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
South Carolina State | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
Howard | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
Morgan State | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
Delaware State | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
Maryland Eastern Shore | 0-0 | - | 2-6 |
North Carolina Central | 0-0 | - | 1-6 |
Coppin State | 0-0 | - | 0-7 |