WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) Joseph Octave scored 18 points and Bo Montgomery's fadeaway jumper at the buzzer lifted Holy Cross Crusaders past Boston University Terriers 71-69 on Wednesday night.

Octave had seven rebounds for the Crusaders (10-18, 7-8 Patriot League). Montgomery was 6 of 17 shooting and 3 of 4 from the free throw line to add 16 points. Gerrale Gates was 5 of 14 shooting and 2 of 7 from the free throw line to finish with 12 points, while adding eight rebounds.

The Terriers (12-16, 5-10) were led by Walter Whyte, who recorded 17 points, 10 rebounds, two steals and two blocks. Jonas Harper added 16 points for Boston University and Anthony Morales had 11 points.

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