Bangor, ME - Husson University dropped a 69-88 conference game to the Thomas Terriers.  With the loss, the Eagles fall to 12-8 overall and 6-3 in the conference.

Both teams were slow to score early in the first half.  With 8 minutes left in the half, the Terriers pulled away to a 12-24 lead.  Husson's Matt Cummings (Sr., Howland, ME) hit one of two foul shots to bring the score to 23-26 with the Eagles trailing.  Thomas' Andrew Duncanson (Jr., Portland, ME) hit a three to make the score 27-31.  On a steal, Husson's Eric Modica (Fy., Kittery, ME) gave the Eagles the lead with a layup at 34-33 and then hit another three to make the score 38-33.  Eagle Phil Leighton (Fy., Naples, ME) ended the half at the buzzer making it 40-35 with Husson in the lead.

In the second half, Thomas' Jarrad De Vaughn (Fy., Brockton, MA) tied the game at 49 with an inside layup and Francisco Alicea  gained a 49-51 Terrier lead with another immediate layup.  Duncanson hit both of his foul shots to make it a ten point Terrier lead  at 65-75 with 4:40 left on the clock.  The deficit proved to be too much for the Eagles to overcome and the game ended with a final score of 69-88.

Josh Jones (Jr., Jefferson, ME) led the Eagles with a double-double consisting of 16 points and 14 rebounds.  First-year player Phil Leighton collected 13 points followed by Eric Modica. 

Thomas' Jarrad De Vaughn recorded 26 points and 8 rebounds, followed by Andrew Duncanson with 22 points. 

The Eagles return to action when they play away against Maine Maritime on Tuesday, February 9 at 7:30.