WASHINGTON (Interstat) — Chance Gladden scored 22 points and Michael McNair added 21 as Boston University survived a second-half surge to defeat American 68-65 in a Patriot League men’s basketball game Saturday at Bender Arena.

The Terriers built a 15-point halftime lead behind efficient shooting, but the Eagles stormed back after intermission. American used a 42-point second half to erase the deficit and briefly take a lead late. Boston University reclaimed the advantage in the final minutes, sealing the game at the free-throw line. Julen Iturbe led American with 17 points.

Boston University improved to 15-16 overall, while American fell to 16-15. Attendance was 1,509.