Stephens scores 27 to lift Lafayette over Boston U. 61-59
EASTON, Pa. -- E.J. Stephens scored a career-high 27 points and Lafayette held off Boston University's late rally for a 61-59 victory on Wednesday night.
Stephens' 3-pointer gave the Leopards a 59-49 lead with 6:50 remaining. Walter Whyte scored six points and Max Mahoney had four to pull BU to 61-59 with 23 seconds left. Whyte then forced a turnover but the Terriers missed two shots to end it.
Myles Cherry added 10 points for Lafayette (17-9, 9-6 Patriot League).
Whyte finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds for the Terriers (16-12, 10-5). Mahoney had 14 points and 10 rebounds.
The Leopards evened the season series against the Terriers with the win. Boston University defeated Lafayette 73-72 on Jan. 2. Lafayette plays Loyola (Md.) at home on Saturday. Boston University plays American at home on Sunday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Wally Rutecki
- Ed Corbett Jr.
- Michael Nardone
2023-24 Patriot League Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Colgate | 16-2 | - | 25-10 |
American University | 10-8 | 6 | 16-16 |
Boston University | 10-8 | 6 | 16-17 |
Bucknell | 10-8 | 6 | 14-19 |
Lafayette | 10-8 | 6 | 11-21 |
Lehigh | 9-9 | 7 | 14-18 |
Navy | 8-10 | 8 | 13-18 |
Army | 6-12 | 10 | 10-22 |
Holy Cross | 6-12 | 10 | 10-23 |
Loyola Maryland | 5-13 | 11 | 7-25 |