BU beats Merrimack despite Minor's return

NORTH ANDOVER — Jonas Harper had 15 points in Boston University’s 68-54 win against Merrimack on Friday night.

Harper shot 5 for 7 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free throw line for the Terriers (5-4). Walter Whyte added 12 points while going 5 of 13 (1 for 3 from distance), and he also had 10 rebounds. Ethan Brittain-Watts went 5 of 6 from the field to finish with 12 points.

Jordan Minor, who returned to the lineup after missing six games, led the Warriors (1-8) in scoring, finishing with 21 points, six rebounds, and three blocks. Ziggy Reid added 13 points and two blocks for Merrimack. Mykel Derring also had nine points. The Warriors' losing streak extended to seven in a row.

The Warriors will stay home to host Vermont on Sunday afternoon (2 p.m.) at Lawler Arena. Sunday’s game will be the first meeting between the Catamounts and the Warriors.