Northeastern University Athletics

Elon-Northeastern Postgame Notes

1/3/2021

NORTHEASTERN 66, ELON 58
CABOT CENTER
BOSTON, Mass.

NORTHEASTERN (3-5, 2-0 CAA)

Northeastern had a different starting lineup for the first time this season
- Jahmyl Telfort replaced Greg Eboigbodin in the starting lineup
NU begins CAA play 2-0 for the second straight year
- Sixth time since joining the league in 2005-06
The Huskies started the game on a 19-4 run, going 9-for-12 from the floor (75%)
Northeastern shot 52% (14-for-27) in the first half and led Elon, 35-25
- The Huskies are 3-1 this season when leading at the half, 2-0 in CAA play
Northeastern is riding a seven-game winning streak inside the Cabot Center
The Red and Black led wire-to-wire for the first time this season
- NU led Elon wire-to-wire in the semifinals of the CAA tournament last year, winning 68-60 (3/9/20)
The Huskies are 14-1 inside the Cabot Center in their last 15 games on Solomon Court
Northeastern held Elon to 25% from behind the arc (5-for-20)
Bill Coen won his 244^th game at Northeastern; 6 shy of the all-time record of 250 held by Hall of Fame Coach Jim Calhoun from 1972-86
This marks the 101^st season of basketball at Northeastern
The Huskies are 1,253-1,143 all-time
With a 3-pointer tonight, the Huskies extend their streak to 227 straight games with at least one triple
- Last game without a 3-pointer was at Fairfield (0-for-11) on Dec. 15, 2013

NU-ELON SERIES NOTES

PLAYER NOTES

Junior Jason Strong

Freshman Coleman Stucke

Freshman Jahmyl Telfort

Sophomore Tyson Walker

Scored 12 of his 17 points in the second half
Dished out a game-high 5 assists
Made a key jumper and followed that with steal and layup to extend the lead back to 7, 57-50 (3:33 remaining)

Junior Shaquille Walters