Preview: Boston University at Lafayette in Patriot League Men’s Basketball EASTON, Pa. (Interstat) — Two teams seeking momentum in the early Patriot League schedule will meet Wednesday when the Boston University Terriers visit the Lafayette Leopards at Kirby Sports Center. Both squads enter with similar overall records, as Boston University sits at 5-10 and Lafayette at 4-10. Each is coming off a result that typified their challenging seasons. The Terriers fell 64-62 at home to American on Saturday, a narrow defeat despite 19 points from Chance Gladden and a double-double (10 points, 12 rebounds) from Ben Defty. Conversely, the Leopards snapped a three-game skid with a 79-64 road win at Loyola Maryland, powered by 20-point performances from Shareef Jackson and Caleb Williams. The matchup features a compelling duel between two of the conference’s top recent performers. Boston University will lean on guard Chance Gladden, who is averaging 17.3 points over his last four games, including a 26-point outing at Navy. For Lafayette, forward Shareef Jackson provides a versatile threat, coming off a 20-point, two-block performance and averaging 12.0 points and 6.5 rebounds over his past two contests. The Terriers have struggled on the road this season, with losses in five of six true away games. Their lone victory came against Harvard on Nov. 22. Lafayette has found slightly more success at home, going 3-3, including a decisive win over Ball State in late November. This game opens a critical stretch for both programs as they navigate the Patriot League slate. Following this contest, Boston University hosts Army on Saturday. Lafayette hits the road for a game at Navy the same day. Historically, the teams split their two meetings last season, each winning on their home court. Wednesday’s game could hinge on which team capitalizes on late-game opportunities, a area where both have faltered in several close losses this season. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST.