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
2024-25 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Charleston | 5-1 | - | 15-4 |
William & Mary | 5-1 | - | 11-8 |
Towson | 5-1 | - | 10-9 |
UNC Wilmington | 4-2 | 1 | 14-5 |
Elon | 4-2 | 1 | 13-6 |
Delaware | 4-2 | 1 | 11-8 |
Drexel | 3-3 | 2 | 11-8 |
Campbell | 3-3 | 2 | 8-11 |
Monmouth | 3-3 | 2 | 5-14 |
Hampton | 3-4 | 2.5 | 10-9 |
Hofstra | 2-4 | 3 | 10-9 |
Northeastern | 2-4 | 3 | 10-9 |
Stony Brook | 0-6 | 5 | 4-15 |
North Carolina A&T | 0-7 | 5.5 | 4-16 |