BOSTON (Interstat) — Sam Hughes scored 23 points and Ben Defty added 12 points and five blocks as Boston University edged Lafayette 77-73 in overtime Wednesday night at Agganis Arena.

The Terriers (8-12, 2-3 Patriot League) overcame a nine-point halftime deficit, forcing overtime on Hughes’ jumper with four seconds left in regulation. The Leopards (5-14, 2-3) led 39-30 at halftime but were outscored 13-9 in the extra period. Caleb Williams led all scorers with 24 points for Lafayette, and Shareef Jackson added 17 points.

Boston University shot 50.9% from the field and survived despite committing 13 turnovers. Lafayette forced those 13 turnovers and recorded 12 steals but shot just 40% from the floor. Attendance was 1,057.