NCAAB Game Recap - Boston University at American University
Sun Jan 5, 2020 3:00 PM EST

Mich
69
MSU
87
F
Dayt
80
StJos
67
F
Rich
69
URI
61
F
VCU
72
GMas
59
F
Navy
61
HolyC
63
F
Manh
67
Niag
62
F
Stony
73
Maine
52
F
WriSt
70
Detr
69
F
David
64
Duques
71
F
Fairf
46
Canis
42
F
IL-C
62
WIMil
64
F
IUPUI
93
WIGB
78
F
Maris
40
StPet
66
F
Sien
77
Rider
85
F
Iona
61
Monm
73
F
LoyMD
71
Leh
78
F
Buck
78
Lafy
66
F
LaSal
66
Ford
60
F
(N/A)
43
NDSU
97
F
NoKY
75
Oakl
64
F
Boston
63
Amer
67
F
StBon
71
GrgWas
66
F
UMass
80
StLou
83
F(OT)
Denv
78
SDak
80
F
StJon
67
Xav
75
F
HCU
79
NWSt
106
F
IPFW
69
UND
83
F
OrSt
76
Colora
68
F
NW
68
Minn
77
F
Purd
37
Ill
63
F
USC
40
Wash
72
F

Jan 5, 2020, 3:00 PM EST

Final

1

2

T

Boston University

25

38

63

American University

23

44

67

Nelson's double-double sparks American past Boston U
Sun Jan 5, 2020 6:20 PM

WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) Sa'eed Nelson had 15 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists and American beat Boston University 67-63 on Sunday.

Jacob Boonyasith's 3-pointer with 10:13 remaining gave the Eagles a 44-42 lead and they never trailed again. American finished 10 of 26 from (38.5%) from 3-point range and distributed 15 assists on 23-made field goals.

Jamir Harris had 19 points for American (5-8, 1-1 Patriot League). Josh Alexander grabbed eight rebounds.

Javante McCoy had 17 points for the Terriers (7-8, 1-1), whose four-game win streak ended with the loss. Alex Vilarino scored 13 points and Walter Whyte 12. The Terriers missed 10 free throws (17 of 27).

American plays Army on the road on Wednesday. Boston University faces Lehigh at home on Wednesday.

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Leaders

Boston University PTS +/- AST REB ST BLK
J. McCoy 17 0 4 3 2 0
A. Vilarino 13 0 0 4 1 0
American University PTS +/- AST REB ST BLK
J. Harris 19 0 0 2 1 0
S. Nelson 15 0 9 10 2 0

Team Comparison

Boston Amer
Points For 63 67
Field Goals 22/54-41% 23/52-44%
Three Pointers 2/13-15% 10/27-37%
Free Throws 17/27-63% 11/17-65%
Offensive Rebounds 9 8
Defensive Rebounds 26 28
Rebounds 37 37
Blocks 2 2
Steals 9 6
Turnovers 14 16
Personal Fouls 18 20
Technical Fouls 0 0
Ejections 0 0

2019-20 Reg Season - Amer Leads Series 1-0

Date Result Away Pts Ldr Home Pts Ldr
Sun Jan 5 Boston 63 @ Amer 67 J. McCoy 17 J. Harris 19

Game Information

Stadium: Bender Arena, Washington, District of Columbia
Attendance: 291
Game Time: