BOSTON (Interstat) — Boston University used a balanced offensive effort to defeat Holy Cross 78-63 in a Patriot League men’s basketball game Wednesday night at Agganis Arena.

The Terriers, who led 38-33 at halftime, pulled away in the second half before a crowd of 803. Ben Defty and Michael McNair each scored 20 points for Boston University. Defty added four blocked shots.

Gabe Warren led Holy Cross with 13 points. The Crusaders fell to 10-20 overall and 1-2 against the Terriers this season. Boston University improved to 14-16.