Mathon scores 26 to lift Boston U over Holy Cross 78-65
WORCESTER, Mass. -- — Sukhmail Mathon had a career-high 26 points plus 13 rebounds as Boston University beat Holy Cross 78-65 on Wednesday night.
Javante McCoy had 19 points for the Terriers (19-9, 10-5 Patriot League), who have won four straight. Walter Whyte and Fletcher Tynen added 10 points apiece.
Kyrell Luc had 16 points to pace the Crusaders (8-18, 6-8). Caleb Kenney added 12 points, while DaJion Humphrey scored 11.
The Terriers evened the season series against the Crusaders. Holy Cross defeated Boston University 75-70 on Jan. 31.
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2021-22 Patriot League Standings
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Colgate | 16-2 | - | 23-12 |
Navy | 12-6 | 4 | 21-11 |
Boston University | 11-7 | 5 | 22-13 |
Lehigh | 10-8 | 6 | 13-19 |
Army | 9-9 | 7 | 15-16 |
Loyola (MD) | 8-10 | 8 | 14-16 |
Lafayette | 7-11 | 9 | 10-20 |
Holy Cross | 7-11 | 9 | 9-22 |
American University | 5-13 | 11 | 10-22 |
Bucknell | 5-13 | 11 | 9-23 |