Bangor, ME - The Husson University Eagles handled the Hornets of Lyndon State College with an 89-70 win.  Husson's Josh Jones (Jr., Jefferson, ME) paced the Eagles with a double-double consisting of 24 points and 16 rebounds.  With the win, the Eagles advance to 12-6 (5-1 conf.) and the Hornets fall to 7-10 (3-4 conf.).

Lyndon State's Jose Fortunato (So., Boston, MA) put the Hornets on the board first with an inside layup.  Husson's Jones hit six points in the first four minutes to give the Eagles an 11-5 lead they would not relinquish.  Hornet Ben Sackett (So., Lyndonville, VT) hit a big three to bring the Hornets within 8 points of the Eagles at 35-27. 

On the half, Jay Uhrin (Jr., Winterport, ME) and Jones led the Eagles with 19 points apiece.  Sackett led the Hornets in the first half with 9 points.  The half ended at 56-28 Eagles.

The Eagles maintained their momentum and continued to pull away from the Hornets throughout the second half ending the game at 89-70.

Husson's Josh Jones shot 11-16 and 3-4 from the foul line.  Jay Uhrin tallied 22 points and 4 rebounds while shooting 8-16 and 8-9 from the foul line.  Matt MacKenzie (Sr., Warren, ME) tallied 12 points on the win.

Lyndon State's Jose Fortunato collected a double-double with 17 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists while shooting 11-12 from the foul line.  Jason Gray (Fy., East Thetford, VT) tallied 15 points and 5 rebounds on the loss.

Husson's coaching staff participated in Coaches vs. Cancer Suits and Sneakers Weekend on January 29-30.  Head Coach Warren Caruso and his assistant coaches wore sneakers with their regular game suits to show support for the Coaches vs. Cancer program. Coaches vs. Cancer is a nationwide collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches that empowers basketball coaches, their teams, and communities to join the fight against cancer.

The Eagles return to action on Tuesday when they play at home against University of Maine at Farmington.  Game time is set for 7:30.  The Hornets will take on Green Mountain College on February 2.