EASTON, Pa. — In a thrilling matchup on Sunday, Binghamton secured a narrow victory over Lafayette with a final score of 82-81 after an intense overtime battle. Tymu Chenery led the Bearcats with an impressive 21 points and also grabbed 11 rebounds, showcasing his significant impact on the game.
Ben Callahan-Gold proved to be instrumental down the stretch, contributing three crucial points in overtime. He shot remarkably well throughout the game, finishing with 17 points—including an impressive performance from three-point range with five successful shots out of seven attempts. Chris Walker also had a solid outing, scoring 20 points and grabbing eight rebounds for the Bearcats, who now hold a record of 4-6.
On the other side, Alex Chaikin was the top scorer for the Leopards, netting 16 points. Andrew Phillips contributed 14 points along with six rebounds, while Ryan Pettit added to Lafayette’s effort with 14 points and three steals. The Leopards currently stand at 4-5 following this closely contested match.
Binghamton took a slim lead into halftime, leading 40-33 thanks to Chenery’s 11 points in the first half. However, the second half saw Lafayette outpace them, leading to a tie at 73-73 when regulation time ended. Callahan-Gold’s performance in overtime, where he completed a perfect shot, helped seal the win for Binghamton.
