Word: northeastern
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Bolstering a weak Northeastern frontcourt is freshman standout Toby Brittian, who took over sophomore Jean Bain's starting spot in mid-season. The move has proved beneficial for both players. Brittian, who had been averaging 1.8 points and 0.5 rebounds coming off the bench, has averaged 14.5 points per game since taking over the starting position...
...setback against St. Peter's, Blossom racked up a team-high 17 points for Northeastern, with Bain and Brittian each chipping in 12 points. The Huskies stayed close to the Peacocks all night and even led 61-59 with 3:29 left, but they were unable to maintain their momentum...
into foul trouble, Harvard will have to capitalize on free-throw opportunities. For the season, Northeastern is 51-of-83 from the line (59.3 percent), whereas its opponents have converted on 101-of-137 chances from the charity stripe...
Another problem area for Northeastern has been its rebounding this season. The Huskies have been out-rebounded by an average of 5.5 boards per game. While junior Tyrone Hammick leads the team with 6.5 rebounds per game, he has gotten little support from the rest of his teammates on the front line this year...
Saturday's contest against Northeastern will prove whether Harvard is on the road to recovery...