Kent State 58 - 61 Northeastern
Final
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Northeastern skates past Kent State 61-58

Dec 31, 2009 - 6:44 AM SANTA CLARA, Calif.(AP) -- Matt Janning scored seven of his 16 points in the final six minutes and Mathiang Mua hit two free throws in the final eight seconds to lift Northeastern to a 61-58 victory over Kent State in the championship game of the Cable Car Classic on Wednesday night.

Chaisson Allen added 12 points for the Huskies (5-7), who have won three straight following a five-game losing streak.

Justin Greene scored 13 of his 15 points in the second half to lead the Golden Flashes (8-5), who had a three-game winning streak snapped. Rodriguez Sherman had 13 points.

Janning's 3-pointer with 1:17 left broke a tie at 56. Greene scored to bring Kent State within a point, but Mua grabbed a rebound and was sent to the foul line with eight seconds left.

Northeastern built a 30-18 advantage with just over three minutes left in the first half, the biggest lead of the game for either team.








  • NCAA BB
    KENT ST 58
    NORTHEASTERN 61 FINAL

    Dec 31 1:33 AM
  • 64
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    RUWTbot Added 64 roots (Close Finish)

    Kent State 53, Northeastern 53  2nd - 4:00Dec 31 1:16 AM


  • NCAA BB
    KENT ST 24
    NORTHEASTERN 32 HALFTIME

    Dec 31 12:18 AM

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