Charleston Defeats Northeastern in Close Contest
Saturday, January 31, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Cabot Center
Charleston Cougars 89, Northeastern Huskies 84, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Charleston Cougars vs Northeastern Huskies?
Charleston Cougars beat Northeastern Huskies 89-84 at Cabot Center on January 31, 2026.
Who was favored in Charleston Cougars vs Northeastern Huskies?
Charleston Cougars were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -180 (about 64% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested game, the Charleston Cougars edged out the Northeastern Huskies with a final score of 89-84 at the Cabot Center on January 31, 2026. This matchup was particularly interesting as it featured two teams with contrasting fortunes in their recent games. The Cougars entered the contest with a record of 15-8, riding a three-game winning streak, while the Huskies struggled with a 6-15 record and had lost their last three games.
Charleston's recent form has been impressive, boasting an 8-2 record over their last ten games. They averaged 79.5 points scored per game while allowing 75.7 points. Their last five games saw them maintain a record of 3-2, with an average of 78.2 points scored and 78.0 points allowed. In contrast, Northeastern's form has been disappointing, with a record of 2-8 in their last ten games. They averaged 80.2 points scored but allowed a troubling 87.0 points per game. Their last five games yielded just one win, with an average of 77.8 points scored and 84.8 points allowed.
When considering home and away performances, Charleston has been strong on the road, holding a 3-2 record away from home, while Northeastern struggled with a 1-5 record in their last six away games. The Huskies had a home record of 1-3 in their last four games, which further emphasized their difficulties this season.
In terms of previous meetings, Charleston has had the upper hand against Northeastern, winning both of their encounters in the 2025 season. The Cougars won 87-85 in a close game on January 18, 2025, and later defeated the Huskies 73-62 at home on February 21, 2025. This history added an extra layer of pressure for Northeastern as they sought to turn their fortunes around against a familiar foe.
Injury reports did not indicate any significant absences affecting either team for this matchup, allowing both coaches to field their strongest lineups. The market reflected Charleston's recent success, pricing them as 3.5-point favorites according to DraftKings, with a total set at 161.5 points. The odds indicated a clear expectation of a competitive game, but also suggested confidence in Charleston's ability to secure a win.
The game was played under standard conditions, with both teams looking to capitalize on their offensive strengths. As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed a back-and-forth battle, with Charleston ultimately pulling ahead in the closing moments. Key plays included free throws from Jlynn Counter, who made several crucial shots down the stretch, and a three-point jumper from Xavier Abreu that helped maintain Charleston's lead.
Overall, this game highlighted the resilience of the Charleston Cougars as they continued their winning streak, while the Northeastern Huskies faced further challenges in their quest for improvement this season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | COFC -3.5 | 161.5 o -105 / u -115 | Charleston Cougars -180 · Northeastern Huskies +150 |
Leaders
- PointsWilliam Kermoury36Northeastern Huskies
- AssistsLuca Soroa Schaller6Northeastern Huskies
- ReboundsLuca Soroa Schaller15Northeastern Huskies
- PointsJlynn Counter28Charleston Cougars
- AssistsJlynn Counter11Charleston Cougars
- ReboundsChristian Reeves9Charleston Cougars
Recent form
Northeastern Huskies
Last 10: 2-8Streak L380.2 scored · 87 allowed per game1-3 at home
- L78-83at Drexel DragonsJan 24
- L80-95vs Stony Brook SeawolvesJan 23
- L68-81at Monmouth HawksJan 19
- W85-78vs Elon PhoenixJan 16
- L78-87vs Towson TigersJan 10
- L78-87vs UNC Wilmington SeahawksJan 9
- L82-97at Campbell Fighting CamelsJan 3
- W85-74at North Carolina A&T AggiesDec 31
- L91-103at Elon PhoenixDec 30
- L77-85at Rhode Island RamsDec 23
Charleston Cougars
Last 10: 8-2Streak W379.5 scored · 75.7 allowed per game3-2 away
- W66-64at Hofstra PrideJan 30
- W80-70vs Elon PhoenixJan 24
- W87-83vs Campbell Fighting CamelsJan 23
- L106-112at Stony Brook SeawolvesJan 17
- L52-61at Towson TigersJan 16
- W74-70vs Hampton PiratesJan 10
- W88-79vs William & Mary TribeJan 6
- W85-81at Elon PhoenixDec 31
- W72-63vs Drexel DragonsDec 30
- W85-74at Northern Kentucky NorseDec 21
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Wilmington | 27-7 | - | 15-3 |
| Charleston | 21-11 | 1 | 14-4 |
| Hofstra | 24-11 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Monmouth | 19-15 | 4 | 11-7 |
| William & Mary | 20-12 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Drexel | 17-16 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Towson | 19-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Stony Brook | 17-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Campbell | 16-18 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Hampton | 13-19 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Elon | 14-18 | 9 | 6-12 |
| North Carolina A&T | 11-19 | 11 | 4-14 |
| Northeastern | 7-24 | 13 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Charleston Cougars | Northeastern Huskies |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 33-62 | 36-73 |
| Field goal % | 53 | 49 |
| Three-pointers | 3-15 | 10-27 |
| Three-point % | 20 | 37 |
| Free throws | 20-26 | 2-5 |
| Free throw % | 77 | 40 |
| Rebounds | 35 | 37 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 26 | 24 |
| Assists | 19 | 21 |
| Steals | 3 | 3 |
| Blocks | 5 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 5 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 8 | 9 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 18 |
| Points in the paint | 58 | 44 |
| Fouls | 10 | 20 |
| Largest lead | 9 | 8 |
| Lead changes | 17 | 17 |
| Time in front | 21 | 66 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half50-51Mike Loughnane makes driving layup
- 2nd Half50-53William Kermoury makes driving layup (Luca Soroa Schaller assists)
- 2nd Half52-53Chol Machot makes layup (Colby Duggan assists)
- 2nd Half54-53Martin Kalu makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Jlynn Counter assists)
- 2nd Half54-55Mike Loughnane makes 4-foot dunk (Luca Soroa Schaller assists)
- 2nd Half56-55Jlynn Counter makes 8-foot floating jump shot (Connor Hickman assists)
- 2nd Half58-55Jlynn Counter makes layup (Martin Kalu assists)
- 2nd Half58-58William Kermoury makes 25-foot three point jumper (Luca Soroa Schaller assists)
- 2nd Half60-58Christian Reeves makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half60-61Mike Loughnane makes 23-foot three point jumper (William Kermoury assists)
- 2nd Half62-61Christian Reeves makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half63-61Christian Reeves makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half63-62Xavier Abreu makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-64Mike Loughnane makes driving layup
- 2nd Half63-66Luca Soroa Schaller makes layup
- 2nd Half65-66Jlynn Counter makes driving layup
- 2nd Half67-66Chol Machot makes 4-foot hook shot (Jlynn Counter assists)
- 2nd Half67-69Luca Soroa Schaller makes 23-foot three point jumper (Mike Loughnane assists)
- 2nd Half69-69Martin Kalu makes 9-foot jumper (Colby Duggan assists)
- 2nd Half71-69Chol Machot makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (Jlynn Counter assists)
- 2nd Half71-71William Kermoury makes driving layup
- 2nd Half73-71Jlynn Counter makes driving layup
- 2nd Half74-71Jlynn Counter makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half74-73Luca Soroa Schaller makes layup (JB Frankel assists)
- 2nd Half74-76William Kermoury makes 24-foot three point jumper (JB Frankel assists)
- 2nd Half76-76Chol Machot makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (Jlynn Counter assists)
- 2nd Half78-76Jlynn Counter makes layup
- 2nd Half78-78Mike Loughnane makes 2-foot dunk
- 2nd Half80-78Jlynn Counter makes 7-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half82-78Jlynn Counter makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half83-78Jlynn Counter makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half84-78Jlynn Counter makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half85-78Jlynn Counter makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half86-78Jlynn Counter makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half87-78Jlynn Counter makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half87-80Xavier Abreu makes driving layup
- 2nd Half87-81Xavier Abreu makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half88-81Jlynn Counter makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half88-84Xavier Abreu makes 22-foot three point jumper (Ryan Williams assists)
- 2nd Half89-84Jlynn Counter makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Northeastern Huskies, below favours Charleston Cougars.
Venue
- Cabot CenterBoston, MA
- Attendance912
- OfficialsBrian Zink, Jawaan Williams, Tyler Sandmann
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