JOHNSON, Vt. – The Johnson State College men's basketball team fell to Husson University 97-71 in a North Atlantic Conference (NAC) contest on Friday night at Carter Gym.
The Badgers drop to 5-9 (2-6 NAC) on the season while the Eagles move to 11-4 (8-1 NAC).
1st HALF
The teams stayed close throughout the opening half, with the Badger maintaining a steady lead in the early going and Husson taking control by the end of the half. The Eagles were able to take a 38-32 lead after the first twenty minutes.
2nd HALF
The Eagles came out strong in the second half, going on a 21-8 run over the first six minutes. Husson would continue to build their lead through the half, stretching it to as much as 35 late in the game and moving on to the 97-71 victory.
JOHNSON LEADERS
Points: Marqwon Wynn & Shakeel Irvin – 14
Rebounds: Demetrius Slade & Dawda Jallow – 7
Assists: Vernon Slater – 3
HUSSON LEADERS
Points: DJ Bussey – 21
Rebounds: Corey Kaiser – 13
Assists: Corey Kaiser – 5
STATS BREAKDOWN
Field Goal %: Husson 46.2% | Johnson 41.9%
3-Point FG %: Husson 41.7% | Johnson 22.2%
Rebounds: Husson 52 | Johnson 33
Assists: Husson 10 | Johnson 9
Turnovers: Husson 19 | Johnson 16
Points off Turnovers: Husson 10 | Johnson 11
Bench Points: Husson 34 | Johnson 25
NEXT UP:
Johnson will host Maine Maritime Academy in a NAC game on Saturday, January 20 at 3:30 p.m.