Towson's offense was on full display as they took down Northeastern 87-78 at the Cabot Center. The Tigers' balanced attack, which saw three players score in double figures, proved too much for the Huskies to handle. Dylan Williamson led the charge for Towson, scoring 22 points to pace the team. Jaquan Womack added 17 points, while Tyler Coleman chipped in with 15 points and 7 rebounds.
Northeastern's William Kermoury did his best to keep the Huskies in the game, scoring 28 points to go along with 5 rebounds and 5 assists. However, it wasn't enough to overcome the Tigers' high-powered offense. At halftime, Towson held a 10-point lead, 42-32, and they never looked back. The Tigers' lead ballooned to as many as 15 points in the second half before Northeastern made a late push to cut the deficit to single digits.
The Huskies' Ryan Williams and JB Frankel each scored 10 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit. Northeastern's struggles on the defensive end were evident, as they allowed Towson to shoot at a high percentage and score 45 points in the second half. The Tigers' ability to score from both inside and outside was too much for the Huskies to handle.
The win improves Towson's record to 12-10 on the season, while Northeastern falls to 6-14. The game was a Quadrant 4 matchup for both teams, and the loss will likely have a negative impact on Northeastern's already slim tournament chances. For Towson, the win is a much-needed boost to their resume, but it may not be enough to significantly improve their tournament prospects.
Towson's performance will be a confidence booster for the team, and they want to build on this momentum as they head into the next stretch of their schedule. The Tigers' ability to score and defend at a high level matters in their upcoming games. As for Northeastern, they must regroup and refocus if they hope to turn their season around.
The loss is a significant blow to Northeastern's resume, and it will likely drop them further down the rankings. With a Quadrant 4 loss on their record, the Huskies must string together some wins in order to get back on track. Towson, on the other hand, want to use this win as a springboard to bigger and better things. The Tigers' tournament chances are still a long shot, but a win like this can only help their cause. As the season wears on, Towson must continue to perform at a high level if they hope to make a push for the postseason.