Pusica returns to lead Northeastern past Bonnies 64-59
BOSTON -- Vasa Pusica scored 16 points with seven assists including a slick bounce pass through the key to Anthony Green for a dunk that provided what proved to be the winning points in Northeastern's 64-59 victory over St. Bonaventure on Friday.
Pusica snapped a 55-all tie with three free throws after being fouled outside the arc then delivered his pass to Green for a 60-55 lead with 1:33 to go. Three more free throws completed an 8-0 run with 15 seconds left.
Pusica, who missed the last six games with a wrist injury, finished 5-of-10 shooting with two 3-pointers. Green was 5 of 5 and had six rebounds.
Northeastern (6-6) led 27-25 at halftime before shooting 71 percent in the second half.
Courtney Stockard made three 3-pointers and scored 17 points with six rebounds for the Bonnies (4-8), who have lost three straight. Jalen Poyser added 12 points and Kyle Lofton 11.
Game Information
- Referees:
- John Gaffney
- Clarence Armstrong
- Michael Stephens
2024-25 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason | 10-1 | - | 19-5 |
| VCU | 9-2 | 1 | 19-5 |
| Saint Louis | 7-4 | 3 | 14-10 |
| Dayton | 6-5 | 4 | 16-8 |
| Massachusetts | 6-5 | 4 | 11-13 |
| Loyola Chicago | 5-5 | 4.5 | 14-9 |
| Saint Joseph's | 5-5 | 4.5 | 14-9 |
| George Washington | 5-6 | 5 | 16-8 |
| Duquesne | 5-6 | 5 | 10-14 |
| St. Bonaventure | 5-7 | 5.5 | 17-8 |
| Davidson | 4-6 | 5.5 | 14-9 |
| Rhode Island | 4-7 | 6 | 15-8 |
| La Salle | 4-7 | 6 | 12-12 |
| Fordham | 3-7 | 6.5 | 11-12 |
| Richmond | 3-8 | 7 | 8-16 |
2024-25 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towson | 11-1 | - | 16-9 |
| UNC Wilmington | 10-2 | 1 | 20-5 |
| Charleston | 9-3 | 2 | 19-6 |
| Campbell | 8-3 | 2.5 | 13-11 |
| William & Mary | 8-4 | 3 | 14-11 |
| Elon | 6-6 | 5 | 15-10 |
| Monmouth | 6-6 | 5 | 8-17 |
| Northeastern | 5-7 | 6 | 13-12 |
| Drexel | 5-7 | 6 | 13-12 |
| Delaware | 5-7 | 6 | 12-13 |
| Hampton | 4-8 | 7 | 12-13 |
| Hofstra | 4-8 | 7 | 12-13 |
| Stony Brook | 2-10 | 9 | 6-19 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-11 | 10.5 | 4-20 |
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