Azmar Abdullah’s 26-point night lifts Boston University past Colgate 85-58 at Case Gym

Boston University stretches early lead into decisive Patriot League win

Boston University used a first-half surge and sustained perimeter shooting to defeat Colgate 85-58 on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, at Case Gym in Boston. The result moved the Terriers to 13-15 overall and 8-7 in Patriot League play, while Colgate fell to 16-12 and 10-5 in the conference.

Guard Azmar Abdullah led all scorers with 26 points and added eight rebounds. Boston University also received efficient scoring from Sam Hughes, who finished with 16 points while going 5-for-7 from three-point range, and Michael McNair, who scored 15 on 6-of-12 shooting and made three three-pointers.

How the game turned: control established before halftime

Boston University took the lead for good early in the first half and carried a 36-23 advantage into halftime. Abdullah scored 12 points in the opening 20 minutes as the Terriers built separation through a combination of pace, rebounding, and early shot-making.

The gap widened after the break as Boston University outscored Colgate 49-35 in the second half. The Terriers finished 31-of-58 shooting (53.4%) and made 18 three-pointers on 30 attempts (60.0%), a volume-and-efficiency combination that limited the paths for a Colgate comeback.

Numbers that defined the matchup

• Three-point shooting: Boston University 18-for-30 (60.0%); Colgate 9-for-21 (42.9%).
• Overall shooting: Boston University 53.4%; Colgate 34.5% (20-for-58).
• Ball movement: Boston University recorded 22 assists on 31 made field goals.
• Rebounding: Boston University held a 38-29 edge, including 9 offensive rebounds.
• Turnovers: both teams committed six, keeping the outcome primarily driven by shot-making and rebounding rather than giveaways.

Colgate’s scoring led by Tweedy as shots failed to fall

For Colgate, Ben Tweedy scored 13 points, Kyle Carlesimo added 12, and Jalen Cox finished with 10. While the Raiders were accurate at the free-throw line (9-for-10), they attempted just 10 free throws and struggled to generate enough interior scoring chances to offset the Terriers’ three-point output and higher shooting percentage.

Boston University’s 18 made threes and 22 assists underscored a game shaped by spacing and quick decisions, producing consistent scoring across both halves.

What it means in the Patriot League race

The win strengthened Boston University’s position in the middle of the Patriot League standings, improving the Terriers to 8-7 in conference play. For Colgate, the loss marked a setback in maintaining pace near the top of the league at 10-5, with the Raiders needing to rebound quickly as the regular season approaches its final stretch.