Boston University edges Bucknell 74-71
BOSTON -- Javante McCoy's jumper with 29 seconds left snapped a tie, Max Mahoney had a double-double and Boston University beat Bucknell 74-71 on Saturday in a regular-season finale.
Mahoney added a free throw with 12 seconds remaining then Bucknell's Walter Ellis missed a 3-pointer.
Mahoney had 23 points, becoming the eighth Terrier to reach 1,500 career points, and grabbed 10 rebounds. Javante McCoy had 17 points for Boston University (18-13, 12-6 Patriot League). Walter Whyte added 13 points.
Boston University totaled a season-high 49 points in the second half after trailing 30-25 at halftime.
Jimmy Sotos had 19 points for the Bison (12-19, 8-10). Andrew Funk added 15 points. Walter Ellis had 11 points.
Boston University also defeated Bucknell 77-57 on Feb. 1.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Matt Lavigne
- Brian Dumont
- Josh Burton
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 |