BRUNSWICK, Maine – The Husson University men's basketball team outlasted Bowdoin in double overtime in both team's season-openers Friday night in Morrell Gymnasium. The Polar Bears fall to 0-1 while the Eagles improve to 1-0.
 
Game Highlights

• Both teams shook off some early rust before a frantic final minutes of the opening half. Husson grabbed a lead just before the halftime buzzer on a running layup by Jeremy Moronta to take a 37-35 edge into the locker room.
•  The Eagles shot 50% in the first half while holding Bowdoin to 38%, but Bowdoin buried five three-pointers to be down just a bucket at the break.
• Husson opened up as much as a nine point lead in the second half, but Bowdoin was able to chip away late, ending regulation on an 11-2 run, and forcing OT on a layup from Natrel Allen with 41 seconds to go.
• The first OT was more of the same as Husson held a four point lead with under 1:30 to play, but Bowdoin closed the stanza on a 4-0 surge and a late block by Kevin Reeves forced a second OT.
• The Eagles were finally able to put Bowdoin away in the second extra period, using an 8-0 run to put the game on ice.

By The Numbers

• Husson shot 42% for the game and Bowdoin went for 35%. The Polar Bears connected on 10 three-pointers and scored 11 points off turnovers to stay within striking distance.
• The game featured 17 lead changes and 13 tie scores.
• Michael Simonds led Bowdoin with 17 points while Kevin Reeves had a double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds.
• Natrel Allen (13 points) and James McGowan (10 points) both saw double figures.
• Husson's Riles Neff led all players with 35 points in the win.

Up Next

• Bowdoin returns to action Sunday at Emmanuel College at 2:00 p.m.