McCoy has perfect day with 16 points, Boston U. beats Navy
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Javante McCoy scored 16 points as all ten Boston University players got on the board to contribute to the Terriers' 75-68 victory over Navy on Saturday afternoon.
McCoy had a perfect day shooting, making all five attempts from the floor, hitting one from distance, and going 5 of 5 from the line. Will Goff added 10 points and Tyler Scanlon also had 10 points while dishing out six assists for the Terriers (10-9, 6-2 Patriot League).
Boston University held a 29-27 halftime advantage. The Midshipmen closed to 52-51 after Shawn Anderson hit a jumper with 7:23 left.
McCoy drilled a 3-pointer and followed that with a steal and a dunk as Boston University pushed its lead to 57-51 with 5:19 remaining. The Terriers made eight free throws down the stretch to seal their fourth win in the last five games.
Boston University shot 56 percent (25-45) from the floor while limiting the Midshipmen to 26-of-62 shooting (42 percent).
George Kiernan led Navy (13-8, 4-4) with 22 points. Tom Lacey added 12 points with 16 rebounds.
Game Information
- Referees:
- David Niven
- Julius Terrell
- Jason Bradwell
2023-24 Patriot League Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Colgate | 16-2 | - | 25-10 |
American University | 10-8 | 6 | 16-16 |
Boston University | 10-8 | 6 | 16-17 |
Bucknell | 10-8 | 6 | 14-19 |
Lafayette | 10-8 | 6 | 11-21 |
Lehigh | 9-9 | 7 | 14-18 |
Navy | 8-10 | 8 | 13-18 |
Army | 6-12 | 10 | 10-22 |
Holy Cross | 6-12 | 10 | 10-23 |
Loyola Maryland | 5-13 | 11 | 7-25 |