| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 37 | 33 | 70 |
| DEL | 37 | 30 | 67 |
Pusica scores 27 as Northeastern gets by Delaware 70-67
NEWARK, Del. -- Vasa Pusica had 27 points and Donnell Gresham Jr. added 17 as Northeastern held off Delaware 70-67 on Thursday night.
The teams were tied at 37 at the break and swapped the lead throughout until Gresham and Pusica drained back-to-back treys to go ahead 61-51 with 7:42 remaining.
Eric Carter scored four straight as the Blue Hens rallied to close to 64-63 with 3:31 left. Bolden Brace nailed a 3-pointer for the Huskies.
Ryan Allen, who finished with 19 points, hit a jumper to get Delaware within one again, 68-67 with 1:13 left.
Pusica grabbed the rebound after Allen missed a jumper with :03 left. He was fouled and made two free throws to seal the win.
Pusica made 5 of 10 from distance and Gresham drilled 3 of 4 from deep as the Huskies (16-9, 9-4 Colonial Athletic Association) were 11 of 26 from long range while the Blue Hens made just 2 of 11.
Carter added 14 points with 10 rebounds for Delaware (11-15, 4-9).
Game Information
- Referees:
- Jeremy Mosier
- Tim Comer
- Brian Zink
2024-25 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 2-0 | - | 12-3 |
| Elon | 2-0 | - | 11-4 |
| William & Mary | 2-0 | - | 8-7 |
| UNC Wilmington | 1-1 | 1 | 11-4 |
| Hofstra | 1-1 | 1 | 9-6 |
| Northeastern | 1-1 | 1 | 9-6 |
| Drexel | 1-1 | 1 | 9-6 |
| Delaware | 1-1 | 1 | 8-7 |
| Towson | 1-1 | 1 | 6-9 |
| Campbell | 1-1 | 1 | 6-9 |
| Monmouth | 1-1 | 1 | 3-12 |
| Hampton | 1-2 | 1.5 | 8-7 |
| Stony Brook | 0-2 | 2 | 4-11 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-3 | 2.5 | 4-12 |
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