BOSTON – The Northeastern men's basketball team returns home for the first time in three weeks when the Huskies host Drexel on Thursday night at Matthews Arena. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. on FloCollege.
 
FOUR THINGS TO KNOW
 
1. SERIES HISTORY VS. DREXEL
Northeastern and Drexel are meeting for the 74th time, with the Dragons leading 45-28. Drexel has won the last six meetings, with NU in search of its first win at Matthews Arena since 2020.
 
2. DEPTH
Through 19 games, four Huskies (Rashad King, Masai Troutman, Harold Woods, LA Pratt) are averaging double figures, with four also averaging better than 10 points per game in league play (Troutman, King Pratt, JB Frankel).
 
Northeastern had five players reach double figures in a game for the first time this season last Saturday at Charleston.
 
3. JB FOR THREE
JB Frankel has been lights out in league play and is fourth on the team averaging 11.0 points per game, shooting 50% overall and 44% from three.
 
Frankel has started four of the last five games, including his first career start on Jan. 4 against Hofstra. He's also reached double figures three times in the last four games, including a career-high 16 points on 6-of-10 shooting on Jan. 9 at Towson.
 
4. PARKING FOR HOME GAMES AT MATTHEWS ARENA
Fans attending Athletic events at Matthews Arena are able to park in the Columbus Avenue Garage during the event free of charge.  The garage is open to fans two (2) hours prior to game time. From Columbus Garage fans can access Matthews Arena by taking the footbridge over the MBTA tracks via Camden Street. Fans that park in Columbus Garage are asked to exit the garage no later than one (1) hour following the conclusion of the game.

Metered parking is also available on streets around the arena.