BANGOR, Maine - The Bowdoin College men's basketball team suffered an 84-76 non-conference loss at Husson on Tuesday evening.

The Polar Bears fall to 7-13 this season with the loss while the Eagles improve to 8-12.

Game Highlights

• With Bowdoin leading 9-7 in the early going, the Eagles rolled off a 13-2 run to take a 20-11 lead.
• Husson pushed their advantage to as many as 16 points in the opening half, but a late surge by the Polar Bears closed the gap to 40-33 at the break.
• The Polar Bears came out firing in the second half, using a 9-4 run to close the gap to two points, 44-42, with 15 minutes to go.
• Bowdoin took the lead moments later on a Sam Grad three pointer and maintained a five-point edge, 58-53, following back-to-back jumpers by David Reynolds with 9:26 to go.
• The Eagles answered with a key 9-0 run, regaining a 65-60 lead with under seven minutes to play. 
• The teams traded the lead five times in the final five minutes, but a Kendall Justice three-pointer gave the hosts a 77-72 advantage with a minute to play.
• Husson hit seven free throws in the final minute to seal the victory.

By The Numbers

• Sam Grad and David Reynolds had 19 points each for Bowdoin.
• Jack Shea pitched in 12 points off the bench for the Polar Bears.
• Husson was paced by 23 points from Justice Kendall.
• The Eagles owned a 31-26 advantage in rebounding and connected on 49% of their shots for the game, holding Bowdoin to 46% from the field.

Up Next

• Bowdoin returns to NESCAC play at home on Friday night when they host Amherst at 7:00 p.m.