An exciting matchup between Boston University and UAlbany saw lots of lead changes. At the end of the first half, the Terriers were leading by 8 thanks to a strong defensive performance. The Great Danes came out with intensity, reclaimed a lead, and were in control for most of the second half. The Terriers didn’t give up and some critical plays at the end of regulation from McNair, Chimezie, and Alexander sent the game into overtime. After some big three-pointers, the Great Danes began to foul but were unable to come back from the deficit. Kyrone Alexander finished the game with 26, a new career-high for the sophomore guard.
Below is Troy Bolduc’s gallery of the game.
Graduate student guard Miles Brewster (24) attempts to get around an Albany defender.Sophomore guard Michael McNair (20) drives past a closing out defender.Graduate student guard Miles Brewster (24) calls for a screen.The BU dance team performs during a timeout.Junior guard Ben Roy (30) pushes the ball up the court.Freshman guard Azmar Abdullah (7) prepares for a pass to the corner.Senior forward Malcolm Chimezie (3) rejects an Albany layup.Freshman forward Ben Defty (14) and junior forward Otto Landrum (41) await Albany’s next move.Graduate student guard Miles Brewster (24) shoots a corner three.Terriers watch from their bench hoping to pull off an overtime victory.Head coach Joe Jones draws up a play during a 4th quarter timeout.Senior forward Malcolm Chimezie (3) posts up an Albany defender.Junior guard Ben Roy (30) dishes the ball out to the corner.Sophomore guard Michael McNair (20) hits a free throw to extend their late OT lead.The Terriers defend against the Albany offensive possession.
