ALBANY - The University at Albany coughed up a big lead and lost another chance at a big victory on Monday evening.

The Great Danes allowed a 17-point lead to slip away and Boston University stole an 81-78 victory, at SEFCU Arena.

UAlbany blew a 16-point halftime lead at home, last season, to Boston University. This was a rough loss and the Great Danes (7-5, 15-11) were emotional afterwards.

The Terriers (9-3, 13-13) trailed by 16 points with 10 minutes to play, but a terrific performance from Darryl Partin brought Boston University back.

Partin finished with a game-high 33 points, finishing 12-for-17 from the field and giving his team its first lead, with 2:34 to play, on a 3-pointer, which put Boston University up 77-76.

The Great Danes were led by Gerardo Suero, who led four players in double figures with 28 points.

UAlbany, which plays next at New Hampshire on Thursday, went the game's final 2:34 without scoring.