Gallery: BU Men’s Basketball tops Loyola 82-79 in overtime

Boston University Terrier Men’s basketball defeated Loyola this Sunday at Case Gym with an 82-79 win.

In the first half, both teams kept the points close during the high-intensity game until around the 6-minute mark where a phenomenal assist by BU Forward Otto Landrum earned the team a lead. This momentum was maintained through the rest of the half with a stellar performance by Senior Guard Miles Brewster, who led the Terriers to a 15-point lead at the half. 

The second half started strong as BU’s Nico Nobili put three on the board, but Loyola wasn’t far behind. Led by Senior Forward Alonso Faure and Junior Guard David Brown III, Loyola took its first lead of the half with about 8 minutes to go. The Terriers kept playing but after a close final few minutes, Loyola put up a game-tying 3 to send the game into overtime with a 73-73 score. A nail-biting 5-minute overtime was close, but BU finalized a narrow lead with help from Anthony Morales and final penalty points by Kyrone Alexander.

Below is Sierra Jansen’s photo gallery from the game.

The game kicks off with Loyola winning the jump ball.

Loyola shoots the first few penalties of the game as BU racks up a few first-half fouls.

Loyola’s #23 Brown celebrates his shot, leading Loyola into a strong second-half comeback.

BU’s #3 gets on the defensive as Loyola closes the score gap in the second half.
BU’s #24, Brewster isn’t stopped by Loyolas #3 as he makes an impressive layup with 5 or so minutes to go.

Loyola’s #3 makes a crucial 3 in the last 20 seconds of the second half.

BU’s #5 takes the final penalty points of the game in overtime for the Terrier win.

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