Sakota puts up 17, Northeastern takes down Boston University 67-58
BOSTON -- — Luka Sakota's 17 points helped Northeastern defeat Boston University 67-58 on Monday night in a season opener.
Sakota also contributed five assists for the Huskies. Chris Doherty scored 15 points and added 10 rebounds. Joe Pridgen had 10 points and was 4-of-13 shooting (1 for 4 from 3-point range).
Kyrone Alexander finished with 15 points for the Terriers. Matai Baptiste added 11 points for Boston University. In addition, Ethan Okwuosa finished with nine points.
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Game Information
Matthews Arena
1:00 AM, 7 November 2023
Boston, MA
Attendance: 2,336
- Referees:
- Tom Deneen
- David Powell
- Ryan Corbett
2023-24 Patriot League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colgate | 16-2 | - | 25-10 |
| American University | 10-8 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Boston University | 10-8 | 6 | 16-17 |
| Bucknell | 10-8 | 6 | 14-19 |
| Lafayette | 10-8 | 6 | 11-21 |
| Lehigh | 9-9 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Navy | 8-10 | 8 | 13-18 |
| Army | 6-12 | 10 | 10-22 |
| Holy Cross | 6-12 | 10 | 10-23 |
| Loyola Maryland | 5-13 | 11 | 7-25 |
2023-24 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 15-3 | - | 27-8 |
| Drexel | 13-5 | 2 | 20-12 |
| UNC Wilmington | 12-6 | 3 | 21-10 |
| Hofstra | 12-6 | 3 | 20-13 |
| Towson | 11-7 | 4 | 20-14 |
| Delaware | 10-8 | 5 | 19-14 |
| Stony Brook | 10-8 | 5 | 20-15 |
| Monmouth | 10-8 | 5 | 18-15 |
| Campbell | 8-10 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Northeastern | 7-11 | 8 | 12-20 |
| Elon | 6-12 | 9 | 13-19 |
| North Carolina A&T | 5-13 | 10 | 7-25 |
| William & Mary | 4-14 | 11 | 10-23 |
| Hampton | 3-15 | 12 | 9-24 |
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