| 1 | 2 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNCW | 40 | 49 | 11 | 100 |
| NE | 35 | 54 | 18 | 107 |
Murphy leads Northeastern over UNC Wilmington, 107-100 in OT
BOSTON -- Tomas Murphy scored eight of his career-high 21 points in overtime to push Northeastern past UNC Wilmington 107-100 on Saturday.
It was the most points Northeastern (15-9, 8-4 Colonial Athletic Association) has scored since putting up 102 against Cal State Northridge in 2005.
Murphy didn't miss a shot in the extra period, making a layup, four free throws, and a two-handed dunk that gave Northeastern a seven-point lead with 55 seconds remaining.
Vasa Pusica scored 24 points to lead the Huskies. Anthony Green added 16 points and Donnell Gresham Jr. had 14. Murphy, a 6-8 freshman forward, was 8 of 11 from the field.
Ty Taylor II scored 27 points to lead UNC Wilmington (7-17, 4-8). Jordon Talley added 20 points, and Devontae Cacok had 18 points and 17 rebounds.
Trailing 89-86 with 2.7 seconds left, the Seahawks drove the length of the floor and Taylor hit a 3 at the buzzer to force overtime.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Ron Tyburski
- Michael Luckie
- Mike Pearson
2024-25 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towson | 9-1 | - | 14-9 |
| UNC Wilmington | 8-2 | 1 | 18-5 |
| Charleston | 7-2 | 1.5 | 17-5 |
| William & Mary | 7-2 | 1.5 | 13-9 |
| Campbell | 7-3 | 2 | 12-11 |
| Elon | 6-4 | 3 | 15-8 |
| Monmouth | 5-5 | 4 | 7-16 |
| Drexel | 4-6 | 5 | 12-11 |
| Hofstra | 4-6 | 5 | 12-11 |
| Northeastern | 4-6 | 5 | 12-11 |
| Delaware | 4-6 | 5 | 11-12 |
| Hampton | 3-7 | 6 | 11-12 |
| Stony Brook | 1-9 | 8 | 5-18 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-10 | 9 | 4-19 |
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