McIntyre, Itkin Lead Husson Past UMF
Husson University basketball teams closed out the regular season by winning at UMaine Farmington. The men posted a 90-85 win while the women won 75-72.Eli Itkin drained seven 3-pointers and finished with a career high 27 points on 9-12 shooting.
Trevon Butler added a double-double with 20 points and 14 rebounds while Raheem Anderson also scored in double figures with 18 points.
The Eagles are 19-6 overall and improve to 15-3 in the North Atlantic Conference.
The Husson women continued to cruise through conference play this season improving to 17-1 with their win over the Beavers.
Vicki McIntyre led all scorers with 27 points while Kenzie Worcester added 20.
The game stayed close until the Eagles landed four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to help build a 10 point lead. UMF was able to cut the lead late in the game but free throws down the stretch by Worcester sealed the victory.