Chimezie's late layup lifts Boston University past Maine 59-56

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Boston University Terriers vs. Maine Black Bears: Game Highlights

Boston University Terriers vs. Maine Black Bears: Game Highlights

Dec 29, 2024, 05:55 pm

ORONO, Maine -- — Michael McNair scored 16 points to lead Boston University and Malcolm Chimezie sealed the victory with a layup with 20 seconds left as the Terriers took down Maine 59-56 on Sunday.

McNair also had six rebounds for the Terriers (6-7). Kyrone Alexander scored 13 points and added five rebounds. Chimezie shot 4 of 7 from the field and 0 for 3 from the line to finish with eight points.

Kellen Tynes led the way for the Black Bears (8-7) with 17 points, four assists and three steals. Maine also got 12 points from Christopher Mantis. Quion Burns had eight points.

McNair scored seven points in the first half and Boston University went into halftime trailing 27-19. Alexander scored a team-high 10 points for Boston University in the second half. Boston University outscored Maine by 11 points over the final half.

Boston University's next game is Thursday against Lafayette on the road, and Maine visits Bryant on Saturday.

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