Scores

Final

Northeastern 86

(5-1, 1-0 CAA)

James Madison 83

(2-2, 0-1 CAA)

7:00 PM ET, December 3, 2005

JMU Convocation Center, Harrisonburg, VA

1 2 T
NE 38 4886
JMU 41 4283

Top Performers

Northeastern: J. Cole 17 Pts, 8 Reb, 3 Ast

James Madison: J. James 23 Pts, 15 Reb, 2 Ast, 2 Stl

Northeastern 86, James Madison 83

HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) -- Jose Juan Barea scored 22 points and Bobby Kelly sank two free throws with two seconds left to seal an 86-83 win by Northeastern over James Madison on Saturday.

The Dukes (2-2, 0-1 Colonial Athletic Association) were down by 10 with 2:44 to go before Ray Barbosa hit a 3-pointer with three seconds left to narrow the lead to 84-83. Barbosa finished with 17 points.

Colbey Santos fouled Kelly on the change of possession and Kelly sank both foul shots to secure the win for the Huskies (5-1, 1-0).

James Madison led 41-38 at the half but a Barea 3-pointer put Northeastern up 48-47 and the Huskies never trailed.

Juwann James led the Dukes with 23 points and 15 rebounds and Cavell Johnson had 17 points and 13 rebounds.

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Team Stat Comparison

 
NE
JMU
Points 86 83
FG Made-Attempted 30-65 (.462) 30-69 (.435)
3P Made-Attempted 6-22 (.273) 6-18 (.333)
FT Made-Attempted 20-30 (.667) 17-29 (.586)
Fouls (Tech/Flagrant) 25 (0/0) 22 (0/0)
Largest Lead 7 3

2005-06 Season

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