The Boston University men’s basketball team secured their first win of the season against Dartmouth on Saturday, soundly winning 78-50. The Terriers were led to victory by sophomore guard Kyrone Alexander, who put up 21 points and 9 rebounds in the victory.
The Terriers’ big men were a key to this win, with BU out rebounding Dartmouth 48-29 along with scoring 42 points in the paint. BU’s defense also played a crucial role in this game, with the Terriers holding Dartmouth to a 29.3% shooting percentage throughout the game.
The Terriers look to defend home court and against Wagner on Tuesday at 7pm ET.
Below is Matthew Wuschke’s photo gallery of the game.
Sophomore guard Matai Baptiste (0) and graduate guard Miles Brewster (24) shooting around pre-game.Senior guard Ben Palacios (2) during the National Anthem.Graduate guard Miles Brewster (24) driving towards the paint on Dartmouth guard Ryan Cornish (10).Freshman guard Azmar Abdullah (7) passing over two Dartmouth players to connect freshman forward Ben Defty (14).Coach Joe Jones firing up his players during a Boston University timeout.Junior guard Ben Roy (30) closing out on a shooting Dartmouth guard Ben Brown (0).Junior forward Nico Nobili (21) coming back onto the bench.Sophomore guard Michael McNair (20) assessing the Dartmouth defense.Freshman forward Ben Defty (14) and sophomore guard Kyrone Alexander (5) battling for a rebound against Dartmouth defenders.Sophomore guard Kyrone Alexander (5) handling the ball in transition with graduate guard Miles Brewster (24).Freshman forward Ben Defty (14), sophomore guard Michael McNair (20), and junior forward Nico Nobili (21) sitting on bench during a Boston University timeout.Freshman forward Ben Defty (14) and junior guard Ben Roy (30) doubling up on Dartmouth guard Connor Amundsen (3).Freshman forward Ben Defty (14) battling with Dartmouth forward Jackson Munro (33) in the paint.Freshman forward Ben Defty (14) lined up with two Dartmouth players during Boston University free throws.Boston University bench erupting after a score.Senior forward Malcolm Chimezie (3) lining up against two Dartmouth players during Boston University free throws.Graduate guard Miles Brewster (24) driving to the paint off a junior forward Nico Nobili (21) screen.Sophomore guard Michael McNair (20) shooting a floater over Dartmouth defenders.Sophomore guard Kyrone Alexander (5) sinking a free throw.Junior forward Nico Nobili (21) rising up over three Dartmouth defenders for a layup.Sophomore forward Quinn Nielson (32) stuffing Dartmouth guard Kareem Thomas (4) at the rim.Senior guard Ben Palacios (2) passing to senior forward Malcolm Chimezie (3) in the paint.Senior guard Ryan Sutliff (13) shooting a free throw.Boston University men’s basketball team celebrating with the home crowd after a 78-50 win against Dartmouth.Sophomore guard Kyrone Alexander (5) being interviewed by ESPN after being named Player of the Game.
