Amiri Stewart leads Sacred Heart to victory over Boston University

On Sunday night, December 1, 2024, in Boston, Massachusetts, Amiri Stewart delivered an impressive performance by scoring 20 points, driving Sacred Heart to a 73-65 victory against Boston University. Throughout the match, Stewart showed remarkable accuracy by shooting 6 of 10 from the field, which included a 1 of 3 from the three-point line. Additionally, he showcased his skills at the free-throw line, successfully converting 7 of 8 attempts, contributing significantly to the team's score. This victory improved Sacred Heart's record, bringing them to 3 wins and 5 losses this season. Nyle Ralph-Beyer also made a notable contribution, scoring 17 points and achieving 9 rebounds, which proved to be crucial in controlling the game's tempo. He shot 6 of 12 from the field, including 3 of 6 from beyond the arc. Anquan Hill added to the team's efforts with 12 points, shooting 4 of 9 overall and 3 of 5 from three-point range. The synergy among these players enabled Sacred Heart to execute effective offensive plays and maintain the lead throughout various stretches of the game. On the opposing side, Kyrone Alexander led the Boston University Terriers with 22 points, accompanied by 4 assists and 4 steals. Michael McNair played a significant role as well, contributing 18 points to the team's score. Miles Brewster's presence was felt as he added 8 points and facilitated 6 assists, showcasing the team's inside-out strategy. Despite the individual efforts, Boston University, like Sacred Heart, found themselves with a 3-5 record after this match. The first half ended with Sacred Heart slightly ahead, 30-28, and Stewart was the team's top scorer with 9 points at the break. The game turned decisively during the second half when Sacred Heart went on an impressive 14-0 run to pull ahead from a 36-36 tie, extending their lead to 50-36 with just under 12 minutes remaining in the game. This momentum was pivotal, and Stewart returned to form in the second half, adding 11 more points to secure Sacred Heart's victory.