Drexel defeats Northeastern 75-48
PHILADELPHIA -- — Yame Butler had 22 points in Drexel's 75-48 victory against Northeastern on Thursday night.
Butler was 7 of 13 shooting, including 3 for 5 from distance, and went 5 for 6 from the line for the Dragons (16-14, 10-8 Colonial Athletic Association). Luke House scored 14 points, finishing 7 of 10 from the floor. Mate Okros shot 4 for 6, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with 10 points.
The Huskies (10-18, 6-11) were led by Jahmyl Telfort, who recorded 18 points.
Drexel took the lead with 7:51 left in the first half and did not relinquish it. The score was 32-20 at halftime, with Butler racking up 12 points. Drexel extended its lead to 49-24 during the second half, fueled by a 12-0 scoring run. House scored a team-high 10 points in the second half as his team closed out the win.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Tim Clougherty
- Brent Hampton
- Ed Corliss
2023-24 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Charleston | 15-3 | - | 27-8 |
Drexel | 13-5 | 2 | 20-12 |
UNC Wilmington | 12-6 | 3 | 21-10 |
Hofstra | 12-6 | 3 | 20-13 |
Towson | 11-7 | 4 | 20-14 |
Delaware | 10-8 | 5 | 19-14 |
Stony Brook | 10-8 | 5 | 20-15 |
Monmouth | 10-8 | 5 | 18-15 |
Campbell | 8-10 | 7 | 14-18 |
Northeastern | 7-11 | 8 | 12-20 |
Elon | 6-12 | 9 | 13-19 |
North Carolina A&T | 5-13 | 10 | 7-25 |
William & Mary | 4-14 | 11 | 10-23 |
Hampton | 3-15 | 12 | 9-24 |