BALTIMORE — In a closely contested game on Sunday, Azmar Abdullah emerged as a standout performer for Boston University, scoring 21 points off the bench to propel his team to a 69-62 triumph over Howard.
Abdullah showcased an impressive shooting performance, hitting 7 of 9 attempts from the field, with a remarkable 5 for 7 from beyond the arc, contributing significantly to the Terriers’ efforts, who improved their record to 3-4.
Alongside Abdullah, Kyrone Alexander contributed 10 points, despite having a rough shooting night, going 2 of 9 overall, but was perfect from the free-throw line at 4 for 4 and also collected seven rebounds. Additionally, Ben Palacios chipped in with nine points, hitting 3 of 5 shots from the field, including a solid 3 for 4 from three-point range.
For the Bison, Marcus Dockery led the way with 17 points and recorded two steals. Blake Harper added a well-rounded performance with 14 points, seven rebounds, and three steals, while Anwar Gill made his mark with 10 points and two steals.
The game saw a key moment in the first half when Boston University went on an 11-0 scoring spree, allowing them to take a five-point advantage. They finished the first half with a 26-21 lead, led in scoring by Michael McNair, who had eight points at the break. Abdullah’s strong performance in the second half, where he added 18 points, was crucial in securing the Terriers’ seven-point victory.
Following this matchup, Boston University will face Sacred Heart in a home game next Sunday, while Howard is set to visit UMBC on Monday.