Towson defeats Northeastern 78-87

Towson Edges Northeastern in Thrilling Conference Showdown

Recap of the 87-78 Win for Towson

In a back-and-forth contest at Matthews Arena, visiting team Towson (AWAY) emerged victorious, edging host Northeastern (HOME) by a margin of nine points. The win propels Towson forward in conference play.

Halftime and Game Flow

At the midpoint of the game, the away team was leading 32-42, setting the stage for a high-scoring second half. As the clock ticked down, Towson continued to pull ahead, never relinquishing its grasp on the lead. The largest difference in leads came when Northeastern trailed by 12 points, and later, Towson led by as much as 22.

Key Performances

For Northeastern (HOME), senior forward William Kermoury was dominant, scoring 28 points at a 56.2% clip from the field and contributing five rebounds and five assists. He played a crucial role in driving for points and setting up teammates for easy baskets.

Towson's Dylan Williamson led the way with 22 points on 66.7% shooting from the floor, complemented by four assists and seven points off the bench. His ability to find open shots and distribute the ball effectively allowed Towson to stay ahead of Northeastern throughout.

Comprehensive Statistics

Northeastern shot 44.0% from the field but struggled with three-pointers (31.0%). They managed 21 rebounds, 13 assists, eight turnovers, and seven steals, while scoring 78 points overall.

Towson, on the other hand, fired at a 61.0% clip from the field and connected on 72.0% of their free throws, propelling them to an offensive surge with 87 total points. Towson outrebounded Northeastern by 20 and recorded nine assists while committing just 16 turnovers.

The Verdict

Towson's win against Northeastern was a testament to its ability to adapt and capitalize on scoring opportunities. Williamson's consistent shooting helped set the tone for his team, allowing them to stay ahead despite Kermoury's valiant effort from the Northeastern side.