BOSTON – Chris Doherty recorded his second double-double (16 points, 10 rebounds) as a Husky and the Northeastern (1-2) defense held Boston University (1-2) to a 1-of-18 night from three as the Huskies men's basketball held off the Terriers on opening night at Matthews Arena, 49-48.
 
Northeastern, which led by five at halftime, led by as many as 13 midway through the second half before Boston University chipped away over the last 10 minutes to make it a one possession game in the final minute. It marked the first time that both teams finished below 50 points since 1982, a game that Northeastern also won 49-48.
 
Doherty was the lone Husky in double-figures on the night for a Northeastern team that shot 38% on the evening (18-of-47) and 2-of-18 from three. Walter Whyte led the Terriers with 13 points on 5-of-8 shooting while Javante McCoy also reached double-figures with 10 points (4-of-12). 
 
• Both teams got off to slow starts, with the score tied at 11 midway through the first half, and went up by five at the break thanks to a thunderous dunk from Shaquille Walters (nine points, six rebounds, three assists) at the buzzer.
 
• The Huskies came out hotter in the second half, beginning with a 9-2 run to open up a 12-point lead with 13:00 to go, capped by a runner from Jahmyl Telfort (nine points, 4-of-9 shooting) with the shot clock winding down.
 
• A 7-0 Boston University run down the stretch, though, whittled the Northeastern lead down to one with two seconds remaining, but the Huskies were able to hold on 
 
• Prior to the game, Northeastern honored head coach Bill Coen for becoming the program's all-time winningest coach last season. 
 
Northeastern will head back on the road for the Paradise Jam in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and will take on Duquesne in its opening game on Friday at 6:45 p.m.