Boston University tops Army 85-68 at West Point behind Ben Defty’s near-perfect shooting night

Terriers control first half, maintain margin in Patriot League road win

Boston University men’s basketball earned an 85-68 road victory over Army West Point on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, at Christl Arena in West Point, New York. The result moved the Terriers to 11-15 overall and 6-7 in Patriot League play, while the Black Knights fell to 10-16 overall and 4-9 in league action.

Boston University established a working margin before halftime and did not relinquish it. The Terriers led 40-29 at the break and finished with a 17-point win, extending the advantage across the second half.

Ben Defty’s efficiency sets tone for Boston University

Forward Ben Defty led all Boston University scorers with 24 points on 9-for-10 shooting from the field and 6-for-8 from the free-throw line. He scored 12 points in each half, providing steady production rather than a single short run.

Boston University also received double-figure contributions from Michael McNair (17 points) and Chance Gladden (14). McNair shot 6-for-10 from the floor, including 2-for-5 from three-point range, and went 3-for-3 at the line. Gladden finished 5-for-8 from the field, including 1-for-3 from beyond the arc, and made 3-of-4 free throws.

Army’s perimeter volume could not close the gap

Army was led by Jacen Holloway with 19 points. Jaxson Bell added 13 points and recorded two steals. Ryan Curry posted a multi-category line with nine points, seven rebounds, six assists and three steals.

From a team perspective, the game reflected two different offensive profiles. Boston University finished with 65.9% shooting overall (29-for-44), while Army shot 37.9% (22-for-58). Army attempted 37 three-pointers and made 12; Boston University took 17 threes and made eight, pairing that efficiency with a higher conversion rate on two-point attempts to sustain its lead.

What the result means for the Patriot League stretch run

The win reinforced Boston University’s ability to separate early and manage the remainder of the game through shot-making and steady scoring distribution. For Army, the loss underscored the challenge of overcoming a deficit when overall field-goal efficiency trails, even with a high volume of three-point attempts.

• Final score: Boston University 85, Army West Point 68

• Location: Christl Arena, West Point, N.Y.

• Halftime: Boston University 40, Army West Point 29

• Leading scorers: Ben Defty (BU) 24; Jacen Holloway (Army) 19

Boston University took control before halftime and maintained its advantage behind efficient finishing and multiple double-figure scorers.