The Husson Eagles nearly pulled off a major upset in the first round of the NCAA Division-III playoffs but a late three pointer gave 15th ranked Amherst the 74-72 win.
It's game day for the Husson University basketball teams who who begin play in the NCAA tournament tonight with bot teams looking for their first win at the big dance.
The Maine Basketball Hall of Fame announced the inductees to its third ever class today in the Hall of Fame concourse at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor.
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.
Both Husson University basketball teams scored wins over Castleton Saturday afternoon and that means the North Atlantic Conference titles will go through Bangor. The Eagles will be the #1 seed in both men's and women's divisions.
The Husson University men's basketball quest to wrap up the NAC #1 playoff seed will have to wait another day. The Eagle gave back an 18 point halftime lead to Green Mountain State Friday night and lost 98-95.