Morse with 30, James Madison topples Northeastern 79-72
BOSTON -- — Vado Morse scored a career-high 30 points to keep pace with Tyson Walker and carry James Madison to a 79-72 win over Northeastern on Sunday.
Walker led the Huskies with 30 points, also a season high, in the mano-a-mano duel.
Matt Lewis had 16 points for James Madison (7-5, 2-1 Colonial Athletic Association). Justin Amadi added 11 points and Julien Wooden 10. Terell Strickland had 5 points and a career-best 11 rebounds.
The Huskies’ Walker added five steals in the losing effort for the hosts, whose seven-game win streak was snapped. Shaquille Walters had 16 points for the Huskies (8-6, 7-1). Jahmyl Telfort added 10 points and six rebounds.
Northeastern defeated James Madison 72-63 on Saturday.
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2020-2021 Colonial Athletic Association Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison | 8-1 | - | 13-5 |
| Northeastern | 8-2 | 0.5 | 9-8 |
| Charleston | 6-4 | 2.5 | 9-9 |
| Hofstra | 8-6 | 2.5 | 12-9 |
| Delaware | 5-4 | 3 | 7-7 |
| William & Mary | 4-6 | 4.5 | 6-9 |
| Drexel | 3-5 | 4.5 | 8-7 |
| Elon | 3-7 | 5.5 | 6-8 |
| Towson | 3-9 | 6.5 | 4-13 |
| UNC Wilmington | 1-5 | 5.5 | 7-8 |