BOSTON – Off to its best start in nearly 40 years, the Northeastern men's basketball team will look to close out the first half on a high note when the Huskies travel to UMass on Wednesday. Tip-off at the Mullins Center is set for 7 p.m. on NESN and ESPN+.
 
THREE THINGS TO KNOW
 
1. SERIES HISTORY VS. MASSACHUSETTS
Northeastern and Massachusetts are meeting for the 60th time in series history, and first time since 2021. The Minutemen lead the all-time series, 39-20, with the Huskies picking up wins in each of the last two meetings.
 
UMass head coach Frank Martin was an assistant coach at Northeastern from 2000 to 2004, helping the Huskies become one of the top teams in America East.
 
2. SHARPSHOOTERS
Northeastern's 48% field goal percentage is 62nd in the nation and leads the CAA. The Huskies have shot 50% or better six times already this season, going 5-1 in those games. In 32 games last season, Northeastern shot 50% or better 10 times.
 
Northeastern has also scored 50+ points in a half three times this season. 
 
On the other side, Northeastern has yet to allow an opponent to shoot 50% or better in a game this season, and has held opponents to below 40% four times. Huskies opponents are shooting 41.5% overall (fifth in the CAA) and 34% from three point range.
 
3. PLAYING WITH THE LEAD
The Huskies are a perfect 5-0 this season when leading at halftime, and have never trailed in a game twice this season (vs. Harvard and vs. La Salle). Northeastern is also 4-2 in games decided by five points or fewer. In the past two seasons combined, the Huskies went 7-17 in that scenario.