Northeastern beats Harvard 80-71

Dec 2, 2015, 09:55 pm

BOSTON -- Quincy Ford posted a double-double, scoring 22 points with 10 rebounds, to lead Northeastern to an 80-71 win over Harvard on Wednesday night.

Ford did it with 6-of-13 shooting from the field including four from distance and 6-of-7 from the line for the Huskies (6-1). David Walker had 14 points and five assists, and Jeremy Miller added 12 points.

Ford sank a pair of 3-pointers late in the first half sparking a 19-6 run that took Northeastern from a nine-point deficit with 6:47 left in the period to a 46-42 lead at the break.

Zach Stahl scored twice from the paint and Walker hit a 3-pointer to open the second half, keeping Northeastern on top, 53-44 with 18:19 to play. Minutes later, Walker dunked it to give the Huskies a 59-48 advantage and they cruised from there.

Zena Edosomwan led the Crimson (2-5) with 18 points and seven rebounds.