BANGOR, ME.-The Northern Vermont University-Johnson men's basketball team fell in North Atlantic Conference play on Sunday afternoon against Husson University by a score of 85-74.

Both sides looked for the advantage in the first half of action as there was eleven lead changes. The Eagles had the largest lead of the half leading by seven points, but it was Ayodeji Shokeye, Floyd Davis and Kiyl Mack that made the final push of the half to tie the game at 42 headed into the break. Four players scored in double figures for the Badgers for the contest. 

The Badgers were led by a Davis double-double in the defeat, finishing with 16 points, 14 rebounds and two steals. Robert Dubose chipped in 14 points, three rebounds and three steals, while Mack finished the contest with 13 points and three rebounds. 

In the beginning of the second half the Eagles started strong off an 8-0 run. The Badgers struggled to find a rhythm behind Davis leading the comeback, finishing with ten points and eight rebounds in the second. The Badgers eventually fell in regulation by a score of 85-74. 

DJ Bussey and Brett Cunningham scored a team-high 17 points apiece, followed Justice Kendall who finished with 14 points in the victory.

With the loss the Badgers move to 3-6 overall and 1-1 in conference action. The Eagles improve to 4-3 and 2-0 in NAC play.

Men's Basketball is set to host New England College on Tuesday, December 10 at 4:00pm.