Holy Cross Crusaders @ Boston University Terriers
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 30 | 63 | |
BU | 38 | 40 | 78 |
Boston University defeats Holy Cross 78-63
BOSTON -- — Michael McNair and Ben Defty each scored 20 points to help Boston University defeat Holy Cross 78-63 on Wednesday.
McNair also contributed five rebounds and three steals for the Terriers (14-16, 9-8 Patriot League). Defty added four blocks, and Chance Gladden finished with 14 points.
Gabe Warren led the way for the Crusaders (10-20, 5-12) with 13 points. Holy Cross also got 10 points apiece from Tyler Boston and Aiden Disu.
Boston University took the lead with 18:26 remaining in the first half and did not trail again. Defty led his team in scoring with 12 points in the first half to go up 38-33 at the break. Boston University extended its lead to 50-41 during the second half, fueled by an 8-0 scoring run. McNair scored a team-high 14 points in the second half to close out the win.
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Game Information
Boston, MA
Referee:Tim Kelly
Referee:Mikerlange Fleury
Referee:Julian Scott
2025-26 Standings
| Patriot League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 16-1 | - | 24-6 |
| Colgate | 11-6 | 5 | 17-13 |
| Lehigh | 10-7 | 6 | 14-16 |
| American University | 9-8 | 7 | 16-14 |
| Boston University | 9-8 | 7 | 14-16 |
| Loyola Maryland | 7-10 | 9 | 11-19 |
| Lafayette | 7-10 | 9 | 10-20 |
| Bucknell | 6-11 | 10 | 9-21 |
| Army | 5-12 | 11 | 11-19 |
| Holy Cross | 5-12 | 11 | 10-20 |
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