Whyte, Mahoney carry Boston U. over Dartmouth 78-76

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BOSTON (AP) — Walter Whyte had 17 points to lead five Boston University players in double figures as the Terriers narrowly beat Dartmouth 78-76 on Saturday to end a five-game skid.

Max Mahoney added 16 points, Javante McCoy chipped in 14 with eight assists, Jonas Harper scored 12 points and Alex Vilarino had 10 for the Terriers (4-7).

Dartmouth closed to 77-76 on Taurus Samuels’ layup with six seconds to go, but McCoy made one of two free throws to ice it.

Taurus Samuels scored a career-high 22 points for the Big Green (6-5). James Foye added 17 points and Chris Knight had 11.

Boston University plays UMass Lowell on the road next Saturday. Dartmouth matches up against Central Connecticut at home on Wednesday.