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Underdog Huskies Roar Past NC A&T in First Round
7 Mar
Summary
- Northeastern secured an 88-72 victory over North Carolina A&T.
- Mike Loughnane and Xavier Abreu led the Huskies with 18 points each.
- The Huskies snapped a 12-game losing streak with this win.
Northeastern, the No. 13 seed, achieved an impressive 88-72 victory against the No. 12 seeded North Carolina A&T Aggies in the first round of the Coastal Athletic Association Tournament. This win marked a significant moment for the Huskies as it ended their considerable 12-game losing streak.
Mike Loughnane and Xavier Abreu were the standout performers for Northeastern, both contributing 18 points to the team's success. Loughnane also facilitated the offense with six assists, while Abreu added crucial points from the free-throw line and beyond the arc.
William Kermoury also provided a strong offensive contribution with 14 points, including three successful three-pointers. Northeastern established control in the first half, leading 40-24 at halftime, with Loughnane scoring 11 points. Abreu was instrumental in the second half, scoring 15 points to secure the win.
For North Carolina A&T, Lewis Walker led the scoring with 17 points, supported by Zamoku Weluche-Ume and Trent Middleton, who each added 15 points. The Aggies fought hard, but Northeastern maintained its lead from the midway point of the first half onwards. The Huskies are set to play No. 5 seed Drexel next.
