Eagles Will Play For NAC Championship

The Husson Eagles men's and women's basketball teams will play for North Atlantic Conference championships today after scoring semi-final wins on Saturday.

Husson Women 77  Northern Vermon-Lyndon 39:  Coach Kissy Walker and her Eagles will try for a fourth straight NAC title after handling the  Hornets Friday night at Newman Gymnasium.

Logan Huckins got her first career double-double, scoring 16 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Kenzie Worcester added 15 points, Emma Alley 12 and Megan Peach had eight points and 15 rebounds.

The 18-8 Eagles meet Maine Maritime Academy in the title game. The Mariners beat SUNY-Canton 55-43. Alayne Felix and Megan McLean scored 13 points.

Husson Men 85  SUNY-Canton 74: Coach Warren Caruson and his Eagles will meet Thomas College in the final after the Terriers knocked off top seed UMaine Farmington.

The Eagles had a 23 point lead over SUNY at halftime but the Kangaroos came roaring back with 51 second half points.

DJ Bussey led Husson with 26 points. Justin Martin added 20.

NOTE: Both NAC title games are at 2pm today. The women's game in Bangor and the men's game in Farmington. The two winners earn NCAA Division III bids.