Matt Janning scores 17 to lead Northeastern to a 75-55 win over Hofstra
By APSaturday, February 6, 2010
Northeastern defeats Hofstra 75-55
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — Matt Janning scored 17 points to lead Northeastern to a 75-55 win over Hofstra on Saturday.
Chaisson Allen added 16 points for the Huskies (16-8, 11-2 Colonial Athletic Association), who have won three games in a row. Manny Adako added 14 points.
Hofstra led 32-30 at halftime, but was outplayed in the second half. Northeastern opened the second period with a 20-3 run to take a 50-35 lead with 11:14 remaining. The Pride never recovered and would go on to trail by as many as 23 points.
Charles Jenkins scored 14 points to lead Hofstra (12-13, 5-8), which saw a three-game win streak snapped. Greg Washington chipped in with 10 rebounds.
Northeastern shot 57.1 percent from the field in the second half (12-for-21), and outscored Hofstra 45-23 in the period.
Hofstra shot 25 percent in the second half (7-for-28).
