men's basketball Archives - Page 10 of 11

Three-pointers can’t lift Huskies

February 2, 2012

When the men’s basketball team last met Drexel University Jan. 21 in Philadelphia, a vast disparity in three point shooting between the Dragons and Huskies allowed Drexel to cruise to a 71-53 victory. Northeastern managed to shoot only two of 10 beyond the arc in that game while Drexel was a scorching nine of 14.

Men’s basketball wins by 7 over Hofstra

January 29, 2012

Northeastern downed Hofstra University 58-51 at Matthews Arena Saturday thanks to balanced scoring from junior guard Jonathan Lee, freshman guard/forward Quincy Ford and freshman forward Reggie Spencer.

Men’s hoops wins by one at the buzzer

January 26, 2012

Last night, the Huskies stormed back to score the final six points of the contest, capped by a game-winner by junior captain and guard Joel Smith with 1.1 seconds remaining to win 62-61 at Matthews Arena.

Conference travel wears out men’s hoops

January 26, 2012

Three hundred thirty-one miles separate Drexel University’s Daskalakis Athletic Center in downtown Philadelphia from Old Dominion University’s Ted Constant Convocation Center in Norfolk, Va. The Huskies hoopsters made this journey from Drexel to ODU to play two games in 48 hours, a scheduling quirk which has become common in the conference since the advent of the BracketBusters series in 2003.

Newcomer causes fear in visiting CAA coaches

January 19, 2012

Tony Shaver sat on the bench with a look of frustration and despair on his face. The William & Mary head coach was learning what many Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) coaches have discovered: Quincy Ford is an opponent’s nightmare.

Men’s hoops extends win streak to four; sixth win in seven games

January 19, 2012

The men’s basketball team ran its win streak to four games with a 60-57 win over visiting Georgia State last night at Matthews Arena.

Player of the Week: Jonathan Lee

February 11, 2011

Sophomore Jonathan Lee scored 51 points in the last three basketball games, including a career-high 25 points against in the Huskies 91-80 win over Virginia Commonwealth University Feb. 2. His performance has earned him Huntington News Player of the Week honors.

Men’s Basketball: Losing streak reaches eight

January 20, 2011

Entering last night’s contest at Delaware, the men’s basketball team was trying not to let its seven-game losing streak become a mental block. Still win-less in Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) play, the Huskies were hoping to down UD for the 12th-consecutive time.

Men’s Basketball: Huskies losing streak snowballs

January 13, 2011

As heavy snow fell on Boston and locals needed shovels to dig themselves clear of the inclement weather, the men’s basketball team was in the midst of trying to dig itself clear of an inclement stretch. An 86-60 loss to visiting George Mason last night dropped the Huskies to 4-12 overall and 0-5 in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). The loss was Northeastern’s sixth consecutive defeat.

Men’s Basketball: Huskies offense hits rock bottom

January 10, 2011

The men’s basketball team’s matchup against Old Dominion University (ODU) Wednesday made for a record-setting night. Unfortunately for the Huskies, none of the records were worth bragging about.

Men’s Basketball: Missed free-throws haunt Huskies against URI

December 9, 2010

Members of the men’s basketball team went to the free throw line 33 times in last night’s contest against the University of Rhode Island (URI). Unfortunately, the Huskies were not in the mood for freebies, as they missed 15 shots from the charity stripe, dropping a 79-67 decision in front of 1,708 spectators at Matthews Arena.

Men’s Basketball: Coen’s crew sees double trouble

December 2, 2010

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – As each shot ripped through the net, the Huskies’ bench repeatedly exploded with joy. The men’s basketball team was off to a hot start shooting, as the Huskies took an 11-point lead over Providence College (PC) early in the first half of action last night at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, R.I. The Huskies, who shot 89 percent from the floor in the first four minutes of the game, seemed poised to upset the Friars and end their two-game losing skid.