Roland has 7 3s, 35 points in Northeastern's 81-71 win
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Jordan Roland had career highs seven 3-pointers and 35 points, including 11 in the final five minutes when Northeastern pulled away for an 81-71 win over Harvard on Friday night.
The Huskies (1-1) led 60-59 with five minutes to go when Roland hit a 3-pointer to start a game-ending 21-12 run during which the junior guard sank eight free throws. His seven 3-pointers tied for fourth all-time in program history.
Donnell Gresham made three 3-pointers and added 13 points with five rebounds.
Chris Lewis scored 17 points, Rio Haskett had three 3-pointers and 15 points, Christian Juzan also had three treys and scored 13 points for the Crimson (0-1).
Both teams shot over 50 percent and combined for 24 3-pointers. Northeastern made 20 of 22 free throws with Harvard 8 of 14.
The teams were tied at halftime with a Roland 3-pointer giving the Huskies the lead for good with 15 minutes left in the game.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Jose Carrion
- Brian Zink
- Andy O'Brien
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 |