Alexander's 23 lead Boston University over Loyola (MD) 82-79 in OT after wild finish to regulation

Updated: Feb 26, 2024, 06:53 am

BOSTON -- — Kyrone Alexander scored 23 points to lead Boston University, including two clinching free throws after Anthony Morales hit the tie-breaking layup with 12 seconds remaining in the overtime as the Terriers beat Loyola (MD) 82-79 on Sunday.

Alexander also hit a 3-pointer with less than two seconds to go in regulation that gave the Terriers a 73-70 lead but Alonso Faure banked in a tying 3 from the center circle at halfcourt as time ran out.

Alexander had seven rebounds for the Terriers (13-16, 8-8 Patriot League). Miles Brewster added 14 points while going 5 of 13 (2 for 6 from 3-point range), and he also had five assists. Ethan Okwuosa finished 6 of 11 from the field to finish with 12 points.

Jordan Stiemke led the Greyhounds (6-23, 4-12) in scoring, finishing with 23 points. Faure added 16 points and seven rebounds for Loyola (MD). In addition, Milos Ilic finished with 13 points.

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