NU Over UConn Highlights Monday Night Hoops
STORRS, Conn. -- T.J. Williams scored 20 points and Northeastern upset UConn 64-61 on Monday, the team's first win against Connecticut since Jim Calhoun was coaching the Huskies.
Donnell Gresham Jr. added 13 points for Northeastern (2-0) and Alex Murphy had nine points and 15 rebounds.
Terry Larrier scored 17 points and Jalen Adams had 14 for UConn, which falls to 0-2 for the first time in 48 years.
The UConn Huskies had a chance to tie the game at the end when Alterique Gilbert stole the ball as Northeastern was trying to run out the clock. But his 3-pointer hit the rim.
Northeastern led most of the way and was up 35-31 at halftime.
UConn went on a 9-1 run to open the second half to take the lead, but Northeastern responded with a 10-2 run of their own.
AROUND THE CAA
Charleston - 71, Coastal Carolina - 64
Jarrell Brantley led a balanced scoring effort with 15 points as College of Charleston improved to 2-0 with a 71-64 victory over in-state foe Coastal Carolina. Guards Joe Chealey (14 points) and Marquise Pointer (10 points) were also in double digits.
UNCW - 78, Eastern Kentucky - 69 (OT)
C.J. Bryce poured in a team-high 23 points to lead UNCW to a 78-69 overtime win at Eastern Kentucky. The Seahawks, improved to 2-0, got double-doubles from Chris Flemmings (18 points/10 rebounds) and Devontae Cacok (14 points/13 rebounds).
Louisville - 91, William & Mary - 58
12th-ranked Louisville pulled away late in the first half and posted a 91-58 triumph over William & Mary. Senior Omar Prewitt and freshman Nathan Knight scored 14 points apiece for the Tribe, who dropped to 1-1.
Charlotte 100, Elon 95
Despite a career-high 32 points from sophomore Steven Santa Ana, Elon fell 100-95 to Charlotte. Santa Ana was 12-of-17 from the floor and 5-of-9 from three as the Phoenix slipped to 1-1. Brian Dawkins and Tyler Seibring added 10 points.