UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Boston University edged Harvard 75–74 on Saturday at the Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase, thanks to a clutch drive from Chance Gladden in the closing seconds.
Gladden delivered the decisive bucket with four seconds remaining, capping a standout performance in which he totaled 20 points on 8-of-12 shooting, including a pair of three-pointers. The victory lifts the Terriers to 3–3 on the season.
Ben Defty provided steady offense with 16 points, converting seven of his 10 attempts from the floor, while Ethan Okwuosa added 10 points on an efficient 4-for-5 shooting day that included two made threes.
Harvard (4–3) was fueled by a massive outing from Robert Hinton, who scored a game-high 34 points and collected two steals. Tey Barbour chipped in 15 points, and Thomas Batties II contributed 14 points along with six assists as the Crimson kept the game tight throughout.
Boston University trailed 35–32 at halftime despite Defty scoring 10 early points. Gladden took over after the break, putting up 13 second-half points and ultimately sealing the win with his final drive to the rim.
