Boston University hosts Merrimack following Shelton's 20-point performance

Merrimack Warriors (0-3) at Boston University Terriers (2-1)

Boston; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Merrimack faces Boston University after Ernest Shelton scored 20 points in Merrimack's 76-62 loss to the Tarleton State Texans.

Boston University finished 16-16 overall last season while going 12-4 at home. The Terriers averaged 10.6 points off of turnovers, 10.8 second-chance points and 20.3 bench points last season.

Merrimack finished 15-7 in MAAC play and 9-8 on the road last season. The Warriors averaged 9.5 steals, 3.8 blocks and 8.4 turnovers per game last season.

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