Elon defeats Northeastern 103-91

Elon Upsets Visiting Northeastern 103-91 in Conference Thriller

The Elon Phoenix took down visiting Northeastern University 103-91 on Tuesday night at their home venue, the Schar Center, in a thrilling conference matchup. The win marks a significant upset for the home team, who were favored to take down the Huskies.

At halftime, Elon held a slim 46-43 lead, but the Phoenix would go on to dominate the second half, outscoring Northeastern by 12 points. The largest lead of the game came at one point, with Elon holding a 13-point advantage that proved insurmountable for the Huskies.

Chandler Cuthrell led the way for Elon, scoring 28 points on 2-4 three-point shooting and 58.8% field goal percentage. Kacper Klaczek added 12 rebounds, 28 points, 5 assists, and 1 steal, while Ja'Juan Carr contributed 9 assists, 7 points, and 2 rebounds.

For Northeastern, Ty Francis led the way with 23 points on 81.8% field goal percentage. Luca Soroa chipped in with 6 assists, 8 points, and 1 steal, but it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit.

The game was a battle of statistics, with both teams shooting efficiently from the field. Elon shot 62.0% from the floor, including 77.4% from two-point range, while Northeastern shot 57.0%. The Phoenix also held an edge in rebounding, grabbing 32 boards to Northeastern's 21.

The advanced statistics painted a similar picture, with both teams' true shooting percentages hovering around 70%. However, Elon's superior efficiency from beyond the arc and their ability to protect the paint gave them an edge in the game.

The win marks a significant statement for the Phoenix, who will look to build on this momentum as they head into upcoming conference matchups. For Northeastern, the loss serves as a reminder that even the best teams can fall to adversity when faced with a determined home crowd.

Game Stats

Elon:

* Field Goals: 36/58 (62.0%)

* 2-Point FG: 24/31 (77.4%)

* 3-Point FG: 12/27 (44.0%)

* Free Throws: 19/25 (76.0%)

* Rebounds: 32

* Assists: 21

* Turnovers: 14

* Steals: 9

* Blocks: 3

Northeastern:

* Field Goals: 33/58 (57.0%)

* 2-Point FG: 19/37 (51.4%)

* 3-Point FG: 14/21 (67.0%)

* Free Throws: 11/17 (65.0%)

* Rebounds: 21

* Assists: 22

* Turnovers: 13

* Steals: 5

* Blocks: 3

Game Context

This was a conference matchup between two teams, with the Schar Center serving as the home venue for Elon.

Overall, it was a balanced game that saw both teams play well. However, in the end, Elon's superior shooting and rebounding ultimately proved too much for Northeastern to overcome.