Butler carries Drexel past Northeastern 74-67 in CAA tourney
HARRISONBURG, Va. -- — James Butler had 12 points and 12 rebounds to lift Drexel to a 74-67 win over Northeastern in the Colonial Athletic Assocation semifinals on Monday night.
The sixth-seeded Dragons will face eighth-seeded Elon in Tuesday's championship game.
Zach Walton had 15 points for Drexel (11-7). Camren Wynter added 14 points and six rebounds. Xavier Bell had 11 points.
Jahmyl Telfort scored a season-high 30 points for the second-seeded Huskies (10-9). Tyson Walker added 23 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Ron Groover
- Bert Smith
- Tim Comer
2024-25 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton | 1-0 | - | 7-5 |
| UNC Wilmington | 0-0 | 0.5 | 9-3 |
| Charleston | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-3 |
| Elon | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-4 |
| Hofstra | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-4 |
| Northeastern | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-4 |
| Drexel | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-5 |
| Delaware | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-5 |
| Campbell | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-7 |
| William & Mary | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-7 |
| Towson | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-8 |
| Stony Brook | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-8 |
| Monmouth | 0-0 | 0.5 | 2-10 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-1 | 1 | 3-10 |
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