BOSTON (Interstat) — The Army women’s basketball team built a commanding early lead and withstood a second-half rally to defeat Boston University 69-62 in a Patriot League game Wednesday night at Agganis Arena.

The Black Knights led by 14 at halftime, but the Terriers chipped away after the break, closing the gap to four points in the fourth quarter. Army secured the win by making key free throws down the stretch. Reese Ericson led Army with 19 points, while Camryn Tade added 17. Anastasiia Semenova and Inés Monteagudo scored 14 and 15 points, respectively, for Boston University. Army improved to 19-5, while Boston University fell to 7-17.