Box Score
The Husson Eagles recorded their first conference win with an
82-71 victory over Thomas and head coach, Warren Caruso, reached a
career milestone achieving his 300th win. In a rematch of
last season's championship game, the Eagles once again prevailed
with the victory bringing their regular season record to 6-4.
The first half saw Thomas open up a nine point lead on a
three pointer by Ray Bernier (Oakland, ME) 20 - 11. The
Eagles answered with a nine point unanswered run. The first
half continued with 7 lead changes with Husson going into
intermission with a two point lead at 41 - 39. Husson point
leaders in the first half were Matt Cummings (Sr., Howland, ME) and
Philip Leighton (Fy., Naples, ME) each scoring nine points.
Thomas was paced by Jarrad DeVaughn (Brockton, MA) with 14 points.
The second half was a physical battle that saw the Eagles'
Joshua Jones (So., Jefferson, ME) take control of the game.
Finishing with a game high 28 points and 14 boards, Jones was a
force down low. The Eagles were able to ride Jones' 22 second half
points to stretch their lead to double digits, and was clutch from
the charity stripe down the stretch, hitting 12 of his 14 free
throws. Matt MacKenzie also added to the post presence for the
Eagles with 13 points and 11 rebounds. DeVaughn finished with
a double-double for the Terriers, scoring 26 points while adding 10
rebounds.
In his sixteenth year as head coach, Coach Warren Caruso has
entered an elite coaching class with his 300th
win. Coach Caruso's overall record of 300-143 is a testament
to his devotion to Husson University, first as a former Husson
basketball player and now as a storied head coach. He has guided
the program to six conference championships and trips to the NAIA
National Tournament including three straight trips in 2000, 2001,
and 2002. Most recently in the 2008-09 season, Coach Caruso
led the Eagles to their first North Atlantic Conference
Championship and trip to the NCAA Division III National
Tournament. With his team off to a 6-4 start to the 2009-2010
season, many more wins are on the horizon for Coach Caruso and his
Eagles.
" Three hundred wins is an admirable achievement. Coach Caruso
has longevity, dedication and passion for basketball and there
have been many exciting moments in Newman Gymnasium. Last year's
culminating NAC tournament championship and our first men's
basketball trip to the NCAA tourney was a tremendous
accomplishment" stated Director of Athletics Cindy Connelley.
The Eagles return to action with their home NAC conference
opener on January 15 against Maine Maritime. Game time is set
for 5:30 PM.
