{"id":29511,"date":"2022-01-07T21:29:17","date_gmt":"2022-01-08T02:29:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/?p=29511"},"modified":"2022-01-07T21:29:17","modified_gmt":"2022-01-08T02:29:17","slug":"mens-basketball-offensive-slump-plagues-terriers-in-loss-to-loyola-maryland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/2022\/01\/07\/mens-basketball-offensive-slump-plagues-terriers-in-loss-to-loyola-maryland\/","title":{"rendered":"Men’s Basketball: Offensive slump plagues Terriers in loss to Loyola Maryland"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Anthony Morales goes up for a layup in a game against Binghamton University Dec. 4, 2021. The Terriers suffered their second consecutive conference loss Friday, falling to Loyola University Maryland. JOE EACHUS\/ WTBU SPORTS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

By Mitch Fink\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Boston University men\u2019s basketball fell into an early hole on Friday evening against Loyola Maryland and could never quite climb out of it, losing 66-58 to the Greyhounds at Case Gym.<\/p>\n

Although BU (10-6, 1-2 PL) cut a double-digit deficit to just 2 points near the end of the second half, a late run by Loyola Maryland (8-6, 2-1 PL) sealed the conference victory for the Greyhounds.<\/p>\n

The defeat marks BU\u2019s first home loss of the season, and the first time the Terriers have been defeated in two consecutive games.<\/p>\n

BU head coach Joe Jones said that while his team \u201cbattled back\u201d against Loyola Maryland, the team needs to improve offensively moving forward.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve got to be better,\u201d Jones said postgame. \u201cWe\u2019ve got to execute at a higher level in order to win games on offense.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Terriers struggled to make shots all game long but were especially quiet offensively in the first half, when they shot an ice-cold 20.7% from the field and knocked down just one of 13 three-point attempts.<\/p>\n

The Greyhounds took advantage of BU\u2019s slow offensive start, posting an early 11-0 run to establish a double-digit lead at the midpoint of the first half.<\/p>\n

Loyola Maryland held a 10-point advantage into the break while holding BU to just 17 points in the half \u2014 the fewest the Terriers have scored in a single half this season.<\/p>\n

The Greyhounds maintained their advantage into the second half, although BU found its shooting range to remain within striking distance throughout the period.<\/p>\n

With 2:37 to go in the game, a three-pointer from senior guard Jonas Harper cut the Loyola Maryland lead to two. But a clutch bucket from junior guard Cam Spencer gave the Greyhounds an immediate cushion on the ensuing possession, and Loyola Maryland shut down the Terriers in the final minutes to seal the victory.<\/p>\n

Fifth-year center Sukhmail Mathon led BU offensively with 18 points and 6 rebounds, marking the big man\u2019s second consecutive game with 18 points.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s been the most improved player we\u2019ve had since I\u2019ve been here,\u201d Jones said. \u201cHe\u2019s worked hard on his body. He\u2019s worked hard developing his game. He\u2019s a competitor.\u201d<\/p>\n

Another bright spot for the Terriers came late in the first half when senior forward Walter Whyte hit a floater to become the 40th player in program history to reach 1,000 career points with BU.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s a terrific, terrific player. A great ambassador for our university,\u201d Jones said. \u201cSomeone that has left a lasting impression on our program.\u201d<\/p>\n

BU will look to level their Patriot League record on Monday at 7 p.m. in a matchup with American in Washington D.C.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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