Thursday, March 5
Boston, MA
7 PM
Boston University
16-16,10-8Patriot
75
vs
73
American – PL Quarterfinal
16-16,9-9Patriot
1
2
F
American
36
37
73
Boston U.
40
35
75
Photo by: Dan Koerner
Terriers Win 75-73 Thriller Over American in PL Quarterfinal
March 5, 2026 | Men's Basketball
BOSTON - Freshman Chance Gladden connected on a step-back jumper in the closing seconds to lift the fourth-seeded Boston University men's basketball team to a thrilling 75-73 victory over fifth-seeded American in the Patriot League quarterfinals on Thursday evening at Case Gym.
Despite 22 lead changes in the contest, the Terriers were on top for the majority and held a four-point lead with under a minute to play. The Eagles stormed back and the Terriers had the ball with 16 seconds left to set the stage for Gladden's heroics from the right side.
Sophomore Ben Defty had team highs in points (20), rebounds (7), assists (4) and blocks (3). Gladden added 16 points while classmate Donte Tisinger Jr. added 13. Sophomore Michael McNair capped four Terriers in double figures with 12 points.
BU will next visit top-seeded Navy in the PL semifinals on Sunday (March 8) at 2 p.m. in a game that will be televised on the CBS Sports Network.
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Despite 22 lead changes in the contest, the Terriers were on top for the majority and held a four-point lead with under a minute to play. The Eagles stormed back and the Terriers had the ball with 16 seconds left to set the stage for Gladden's heroics from the right side.
Sophomore Ben Defty had team highs in points (20), rebounds (7), assists (4) and blocks (3). Gladden added 16 points while classmate Donte Tisinger Jr. added 13. Sophomore Michael McNair capped four Terriers in double figures with 12 points.
BU will next visit top-seeded Navy in the PL semifinals on Sunday (March 8) at 2 p.m. in a game that will be televised on the CBS Sports Network.
MORE INFORMATION TO COME
Team Stats
Americ
BU
FG%
.517
.604
3FG%
.227
.526
FT%
.667
.500
RB
28
24
TO
8
13
STL
9
4
Game Leaders
Pts
16
FGM
7
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
12
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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