Northeastern Huskies Defeat North Carolina A&T Aggies 85-74
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 3:00 PM ET · Corbett Sports Center
Northeastern Huskies 85, North Carolina A&T Aggies 74, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Northeastern Huskies vs North Carolina A&T Aggies?
Northeastern Huskies beat North Carolina A&T Aggies 85-74 at Corbett Sports Center on December 31, 2025.
Who was favored in Northeastern Huskies vs North Carolina A&T Aggies?
Northeastern Huskies were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -180 (about 64% implied). The favorite won.
The Northeastern Huskies secured a decisive victory over the North Carolina A&T Aggies, winning 85-74 in a game held at Corbett Sports Center. This matchup was notable as it marked the second meeting between the two teams this season, with Northeastern having previously defeated the Aggies 69-55 on February 28, 2025.
Entering the game, the Aggies had a home record of 7-6 and had shown a mixed form recently, with a record of 6-4 over their last ten games. Their average scoring during this stretch was 76.3 points per game, while they allowed an average of 73.3 points. However, they faced a setback in their most recent outing, losing to the UNC Wilmington Seahawks 78-87 on December 30, 2025, which extended their losing streak to one game.
In contrast, the Huskies came into the game with a record of 5-8 and had struggled recently, posting a record of 3-7 in their last ten games, including a three-game losing streak. Their average points scored during this period was 75.7, but they also allowed a higher average of 79.8 points. Their last game resulted in a loss to the Elon Phoenix, where they fell 91-103.
The Aggies had performed reasonably well at home, with a home record of 3-1 in their last five games, while the Huskies had struggled on the road, holding a 2-6 record in away games. This context set the stage for an intriguing matchup, with the Aggies hoping to leverage their home-court advantage.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but both teams would have been evaluating their rosters closely, especially given their recent performances. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Northeastern favored by 3.5 points, with a total set at 151.5. The odds reflected a belief in a competitive game, but ultimately, the Huskies exceeded expectations.
The game conditions were typical for a late December evening, with fans filling the arena to support their teams. As the game progressed, it became evident that the Huskies were able to capitalize on their scoring opportunities more effectively than the Aggies. Key plays in the second half included Trent Middleton Jr. making an 8-foot floating jump shot, which brought the Huskies' score to 77-72, and Xavier Abreu contributing significantly with a driving layup and subsequent free throw, pushing the lead to 80-72.
The Aggies attempted to respond, with Middleton hitting a pullup jump shot to narrow the gap to 80-74, but the Huskies maintained their composure. Free throws by Mike Loughnane and William Kermoury extended the Huskies' lead to 85-74, sealing the victory.
Overall, the Huskies' ability to score efficiently and manage the game in the second half was crucial to their success, while the Aggies will need to regroup after this defeat as they look to improve their performance in upcoming games.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | NE -3.5 | 151.5 o -110 / u -110 | Northeastern Huskies -180 · North Carolina A&T Aggies +150 |
Leaders
- PointsWill Felton16North Carolina A&T Aggies
- AssistsTrent Middleton Jr.4North Carolina A&T Aggies
- ReboundsZamoku Weluche-Ume10North Carolina A&T Aggies
- PointsWilliam Kermoury22Northeastern Huskies
- AssistsMike Loughnane4Northeastern Huskies
- ReboundsMike Loughnane4Northeastern Huskies
Recent form
North Carolina A&T Aggies
Last 10: 6-4Streak L176.3 scored · 73.3 allowed per game3-1 at home
- L78-87vs UNC Wilmington SeahawksDec 30
- W95-55vs Mid Atlantic Christian MustangsDec 20
- W71-65at UNC Greensboro SpartansDec 17
- W82-79vs Maryland Eastern Shore HawksDec 13
- L69-73at Howard BisonDec 10
- W69-54at North Carolina Central EaglesDec 6
- L57-74at Charlotte 49ersDec 3
- L74-90at Davidson WildcatsNov 28
- W79-73at Morgan State BearsNov 19
- W89-83vs Washington Adventist ShockNov 14
Northeastern Huskies
Last 10: 3-7Streak L375.7 scored · 79.8 allowed per game2-6 away
- L91-103at Elon PhoenixDec 30
- L77-85at Rhode Island RamsDec 23
- L83-91at Syracuse OrangeDec 20
- W73-56vs Central Connecticut Blue DevilsDec 7
- L59-76at Holy Cross CrusadersDec 3
- L73-86at Wake Forest Demon DeaconsNov 28
- W93-86at Duquesne DukesNov 22
- L57-70at Princeton TigersNov 21
- L74-85vs Vermont CatamountsNov 15
- W77-60at Harvard CrimsonNov 12
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 | Northeastern Huskies | North Carolina A&T Aggies |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 30-56 | 23-50 |
| Field goal % | 54 | 46 |
| Three-pointers | 8-17 | 5-18 |
| Three-point % | 47 | 28 |
| Free throws | 17-27 | 23-32 |
| Free throw % | 63 | 72 |
| Rebounds | 29 | 35 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 23 |
| Assists | 17 | 15 |
| Steals | 5 | 3 |
| Blocks | 2 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 17 | 9 |
| Fast-break points | 15 | 4 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 26 |
| Fouls | 22 | 21 |
| Largest lead | 11 | 2 |
| Lead changes | 4 | 4 |
| Time in front | 90 | 1 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half48-46Xavier Abreu makes driving layup
- 2nd Half50-46Xavier Abreu makes driving layup
- 2nd Half50-48Trent Middleton Jr. makes 14-foot jumper (Zamoku Weluche-Ume assists)
- 2nd Half52-48Xavier Abreu makes driving layup (JB Frankel assists)
- 2nd Half53-48Xavier Abreu makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half53-50Zamoku Weluche-Ume makes layup (Dwayne Pierce assists)
- 2nd Half55-50Xavier Abreu makes driving layup
- 2nd Half55-52Zamoku Weluche-Ume makes 4-foot dunk (Trent Middleton Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half55-54Will Felton makes layup (Dwayne Pierce assists)
- 2nd Half55-57Dwayne Pierce makes 23-foot three point jumper (Lewis Walker assists)
- 2nd Half56-57Xavier Abreu makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-57Xavier Abreu makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-57Xavier Abreu makes 1-foot dunk (William Kermoury assists)
- 2nd Half62-57William Kermoury makes 24-foot three point jumper (Youri Fritz assists)
- 2nd Half62-59Will Felton makes layup (Zamoku Weluche-Ume assists)
- 2nd Half65-59William Kermoury makes 26-foot three point jumper (Mike Loughnane assists)
- 2nd Half65-60Will Felton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-60Youri Fritz makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-62Will Felton makes layup (Lewis Walker assists)
- 2nd Half66-63Lewis Walker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-63Mike Loughnane makes 18-foot pullup jump shot (Ryan Williams assists)
- 2nd Half68-64Will Felton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-65Will Felton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-65Xavier Abreu makes driving layup
- 2nd Half71-65Youri Fritz makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-65Youri Fritz makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-65Luca Soroa Schaller makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-66Dwayne Pierce makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-68Zamoku Weluche-Ume makes layup
- 2nd Half76-68William Kermoury makes 24-foot three point jumper (Mike Loughnane assists)
- 2nd Half76-70Trent Middleton Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half77-70Youri Fritz makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half77-72Trent Middleton Jr. makes 8-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half79-72Xavier Abreu makes driving layup
- 2nd Half80-72Xavier Abreu makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half80-74Trent Middleton Jr. makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half81-74Mike Loughnane makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half82-74William Kermoury makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half83-74William Kermoury makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half85-74Mike Loughnane makes driving layup (Youri Fritz assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours North Carolina A&T Aggies, below favours Northeastern Huskies.
Venue
- Corbett Sports CenterGreensboro, NC
- Attendance804
- OfficialsJeremy Mosier, Anthony Eades, Leslie Jones
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