Boston University just dropped a 93-85 hammer on Northeastern to kick off their season, but the real story, the one that’s gonna keep the rivalry buzzing on Commonwealth Avenue, is all about Kyrone Alexander. That dude, after missing nearly all of last season, came back with an absolute vengeance on Monday night, leading the Terriers to a huge win over their crosstown rivals at Case Gym, affectionately known as “The Roof.”
Kyrone Alexander’s Statement Return Was Pure Fire
Remember that? Less than two minutes into the game, Alexander, a senior guard, took an off-the-dribble three and absolutely *nailed* it. The place went wild. You could feel the energy shift, and why wouldn’t it? This is the guy who went down with a season-ending injury in last year’s opener, at Northeastern, no less, and played only 12 minutes all season. The Terriers missed his shooting, his playmaking, his slashing, the whole package, even as they fought their way to the Patriot League championship game before losing a heartbreaker to Lehigh. His return wasn’t just physical; it was an emotional shot in the arm for BU. Alexander wasn’t just scoring either. He fueled a monster 17-4 spurt for BU that pushed their lead to 37-24 at one point. Talk about a statement, right?
Northeastern Fought Back, But Couldn’t Stop the Bleeding
Northeastern wasn’t gonna roll over, though. They had their own star returning in graduate guard Rashad King, who got a fifth year after a court injunction. King, who earned All-CAA First Team honors in 2024-25 during his junior campaign before heading to LSU for his senior year, was back with the Huskies and made his presence felt early, hitting two of his signature mid-range jumpers. He even dished a sweet assist to newcomer forward Brayden Young for a highlight-reel slam plus the foul. Freshman Dorian Grosber poured in five quick points as part of a 7-0 half-closing run that cut BU’s lead to 10 by the break.
In the second half, the Huskies came out firing. Young, who was pretty quiet in the first half, looked like he was shot out of a cannon, making an instant impact on both ends of the floor. His layup, set up by senior captain Mike Loughnane, pulled Northeastern within four points at 61-57. Young’s biggest contribution in that second half might have been neutralizing BU’s junior forward Michelangelo Oberti. Oberti, with his bruising 6-foot-10 frame, was a problem for Northeastern in the first half, putting up nine points, but Young locked him down when it mattered most. But even with Northeastern’s push, BU held strong.
This 93-85 win is exactly the kind of start BU needed, especially with their star Alexander back and looking like he never left. He’s already showing why he was so sorely missed. This rivalry, a 10-minute drive that feels like a lifetime on the court, just got another chapter, and it’s already got us hyped for what’s next for the Terriers.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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