WEST HAVEN, Conn. (Interstat) — Anete Adler scored 21 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead Boston University to a 65-58 victory over New Haven in a non-conference women’s basketball game on Saturday at Charger Gymnasium.

The Terriers used a dominant second quarter to seize control of the game and held off a late push from the Chargers to even their record at 2-2. New Haven falls to 1-3.

After a tightly contested first quarter that saw New Haven take a 19-17 lead behind the hot shooting of Lindsay Hogan, the Boston University defense clamped down. The Terriers held the Chargers to just six points in the second period while scoring 14 of their own to take a 31-25 lead into halftime.

The third quarter was an offensive showcase, with Boston University erupting for 21 points and New Haven answering with 18. The Terriers maintained their composure in the final frame, scoring 13 points to the Chargers’ 15 to secure the win.

Adler, a 6-foot-5 center from Tallin, Estonia, was efficient from the field and added three assists and two blocks in 31 minutes of action. She was complemented by backcourt mates Bella McLaughlin and Audrey Ericksen, who each added 11 points. McLaughlin, from Hampden, Maine, dished out a team-high six assists.

New Haven was led by Hogan, who matched Adler with a game-high 21 points. Merit Innocent provided a spark off the bench for the Chargers, scoring 14 points and collecting four rebounds.

The game was ultimately decided by shooting efficiency and ball security. Boston University shot a blistering 64 percent from three-point range, connecting on 7 of 11 attempts, while New Haven struggled from deep, making just 8 of 30. The Terriers also capitalized on their free throw opportunities, making 14 of 19, and committed only 12 turnovers compared to 15 for the Chargers.

Despite being projected as a significant underdog by national metrics, Boston University controlled the paint, outscoring New Haven 30-24, and scored 14 points off turnovers.

The Terriers next play at Brown on Wednesday. New Haven returns to action at home against Bard on Monday.