Merrimack Warriors Defeat Boston University Terriers 91-79
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 1:00 PM ET · Case Gym
Merrimack Warriors 91, Boston University Terriers 79, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Merrimack Warriors vs Boston University Terriers?
Merrimack Warriors beat Boston University Terriers 91-79 at Case Gym on November 15, 2025.
In a compelling matchup at Case Gym, the Merrimack Warriors secured a 91-79 victory over the Boston University Terriers, marking a significant win for the Warriors as they improved their season record to 2-3 while the Terriers fell to 2-3. This game was particularly noteworthy as it showcased the contrasting recent forms of both teams. The Terriers entered the game with a record of 2-2, having won their last game against the Brown Bears 90-77 just two days prior. Their recent form includes a 6-4 record over their last ten games, averaging 70.6 points scored and allowing 72.7 points. However, despite their home advantage, the Terriers struggled to maintain momentum against Merrimack.
On the other hand, the Warriors came into the game with a 1-3 record and were on a four-game losing streak, having last played on November 12, where they lost to the Tarleton State Texans 76-62. Over their last ten games, Merrimack had a record of 4-6, averaging 66.8 points scored and allowing 69.4 points. Their away record stood at 2-2, indicating a better performance on the road than at home, where they were 2-4.
In their previous meeting earlier in the season, the Terriers had lost to the Warriors 64-61, giving Merrimack a slight edge in their head-to-head record, now standing at 1-0 in favor of the Warriors. The game was characterized by a series of free throws in the second half that helped Merrimack maintain their lead. Notably, Kevair Kennedy and Tye Dorset were instrumental in the final moments, contributing to the Warriors' scoring from the free-throw line.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide any specific details, but the performance of both teams suggests they were able to field their key players. The conditions at Case Gym were typical for a basketball game, with no adverse weather factors impacting the indoor setting.
The betting market, as reported by an unnamed provider, indicated a low probability of a home win for the Terriers, with a home win probability of 0.0%, reflecting the expectation of a challenging game for Boston University.
Viewers watching the game were advised to pay attention to the free-throw shooting, as it played a crucial role in the outcome, particularly in the second half where Merrimack capitalized on their opportunities at the line. Overall, this game highlighted the resilience of the Merrimack Warriors as they navigated through a tough start to the season, while the Terriers will need to regroup and address their defensive lapses moving forward.
Leaders
- PointsMichael McNair21Boston University Terriers
- AssistsChance Gladden8Boston University Terriers
- ReboundsBen Defty9Boston University Terriers
- PointsErnest Shelton33Merrimack Warriors
- AssistsKevair Kennedy8Merrimack Warriors
- ReboundsKevair Kennedy11Merrimack Warriors
Recent form
Boston University Terriers
Last 10: 6-4Streak W170.6 scored · 72.7 allowed per game4-1 at home
- W90-77vs Brown BearsNov 13
- L52-76at Northwestern WildcatsNov 7
- W76-75at Northeastern HuskiesNov 4
- L78-86vs Navy MidshipmenMar 7
- W66-64vs Lafayette LeopardsMar 1
- W79-68at Lehigh Mountain HawksFeb 26
- L44-48at American University EaglesFeb 22
- W68-66vs Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsFeb 20
- W93-91vs Colgate RaidersFeb 15
- L60-76at Bucknell BisonFeb 13
Merrimack Warriors
Last 10: 4-6Streak L466.8 scored · 69.4 allowed per game2-2 away
- L62-76at Tarleton State TexansNov 12
- L57-95at Auburn TigersNov 7
- L66-75vs South Dakota State JackrabbitsNov 4
- L55-57vs Mount St. Mary's MountaineersMar 15
- W66-62vs Sacred Heart PioneersMar 13
- W75-53at Marist Red FoxesMar 7
- W73-63vs Quinnipiac BobcatsMar 2
- L78-83vs Rider BroncsMar 1
- W77-70at Iona GaelsFeb 23
- L59-60vs Sacred Heart PioneersFeb 22
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 23-11 | - | 17-3 |
| Saint Peter's | 17-12 | 3 | 14-6 |
| Siena | 23-12 | 4 | 13-7 |
| Marist | 19-12 | 5 | 12-8 |
| Quinnipiac | 19-13 | 5 | 12-8 |
| Fairfield | 21-13 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 15-17 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Iona | 18-14 | 7 | 10-10 |
| Sacred Heart | 14-19 | 8 | 9-11 |
| Manhattan | 12-20 | 9 | 8-12 |
| Canisius | 10-21 | 12 | 5-15 |
| Niagara | 8-22 | 12 | 5-15 |
| Rider | 4-25 | 14 | 3-17 |
| Navy | 26-8 | - | 17-1 |
| Colgate | 18-15 | 6 | 11-7 |
| Lehigh | 18-17 | 6 | 11-7 |
| Boston University | 17-17 | 7 | 10-8 |
| American University | 16-16 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Loyola Maryland | 12-20 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Lafayette | 11-21 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Bucknell | 10-23 | 11 | 6-12 |
| Army | 11-21 | 12 | 5-13 |
| Holy Cross | 11-22 | 12 | 5-13 |
Box score
| Stat | Merrimack Warriors | Boston University Terriers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-54 | 28-54 |
| Field goal % | 54 | 52 |
| Three-pointers | 19-30 | 11-27 |
| Three-point % | 63 | 41 |
| Free throws | 14-16 | 12-19 |
| Free throw % | 88 | 63 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 25 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 17 |
| Assists | 20 | 18 |
| Steals | 7 | 6 |
| Blocks | 2 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 14 | 14 |
| Fast-break points | 7 | 10 |
| Points in the paint | 18 | 30 |
| Fouls | 16 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 18 | 2 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half59-43Tye Dorset made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Andrés Marrero.
- 2nd Half59-45Michael McNair made Dunk. Assisted by Chance Gladden.
- 2nd Half59-46Quinn Nielsen made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-47Quinn Nielsen made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-47Tye Dorset made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-47Tye Dorset made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-47KC Ugwuakazi made Layup.
- 2nd Half63-50Michael McNair made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ben Roy.
- 2nd Half63-53Michael McNair made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ben Roy.
- 2nd Half63-56Azmar Abdullah made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Michael McNair.
- 2nd Half65-56Kevair Kennedy made Dunk.
- 2nd Half65-58Azmar Abdullah made Layup.
- 2nd Half65-59Azmar Abdullah made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-59Ernest Shelton made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tye Dorset.
- 2nd Half68-61Ben Defty made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half68-62Ben Defty made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-62Ernest Shelton made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kevair Kennedy.
- 2nd Half72-62Ernest Shelton made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half75-62Ernest Shelton made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kevair Kennedy.
- 2nd Half75-65Michael McNair made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Chance Gladden.
- 2nd Half75-66Chance Gladden made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half78-66Todd Brogna made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kevair Kennedy.
- 2nd Half78-67Ben Defty made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half78-68Ben Defty made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half81-68Ernest Shelton made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kevair Kennedy.
- 2nd Half81-70Ben Defty made Layup.
- 2nd Half81-71Ben Defty made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half81-73Michael McNair made Layup. Assisted by Azmar Abdullah.
- 2nd Half81-75Ben Defty made Dunk. Assisted by Sam Hughes.
- 2nd Half84-75Andrés Marrero made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half84-77Sam Hughes made Jumper.
- 2nd Half85-77Kevair Kennedy made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half86-77Kevair Kennedy made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half87-77Tye Dorset made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half88-77Tye Dorset made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half88-78Michael McNair made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half88-79Michael McNair made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half89-79Kevair Kennedy made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half90-79Kevair Kennedy made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half91-79Kevair Kennedy made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Boston University Terriers, below favours Merrimack Warriors.
Venue
- Case GymBoston, MA
- Attendance1024
- OfficialsJulian Scott, Gary Corbett, John Sousa
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