Boston U. 56, Maine 49
1/30/2008 10:13 PM
ORONO, Maine (AP) -Scott Brittain scored 20 points, including four in a decisive stretch in the final 11 minutes, to lead Boston University to a 56-49 victory over Maine on Wednesday night.
After Maine (6-15, 2-6 America East) overcame a 31-26 halftime deficit to pull even at 35, Brittain hit two baskets in a 8-2 Boston run that put the Terriers ahead to stay. BU (6-14, 3-5) increased the lead to eight before Maine pulled within two.
But BU clinched the victory by hitting its free throws in the final minutes.
Mark Socoby had had 19 points for Maine.
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