BOSTON — In a thrilling matchup on Sunday night, Sacred Heart triumphed over Boston University with a final score of 73-65, thanks in part to Amiri Stewart’s impressive performance, where he scored 20 points.

Stewart demonstrated his skills on the court, converting 6 of 10 field goal attempts, including one successful three-point shot out of three tries, and finished strong at the charity stripe with 7 of 8 free throws. His teammates also made significant contributions, with Nyle Ralph-Beyer adding 17 points on 6 of 12 shooting, including hitting 3 of his 6 attempts from three-point land, and grabbing nine rebounds. Anquan Hill contributed to the scoreboard with 12 points, making 4 of his 9 shots, three of which were from beyond the arc.

From the Terriers’ side, Kyrone Alexander stood out, leading his team with 22 points while also recording four assists and four steals. Michael McNair complemented the effort with 18 points, while Miles Brewster rounded out the scoring with eight points and six assists.

The first half ended with Sacred Heart slightly ahead at 30-28, with Stewart being the leading scorer for his team, tallying nine points before halftime. The Pioneers made an impactful move early in the second half, orchestrating a significant 14-0 run after a 36-36 tie, propelling them into a commanding 50-36 lead with just under 12 minutes remaining. Stewart continued to shine with another 11 points in the second half, securing the win for his team.