PRESQUE ISLE, Maine - The Husson University Men's Basketball team returned to the court for the first time in almost a year, picking up a decisive 83-66 victory over the University of Maine-Presque Isle Owls. 

IN THE ACTION:

DJ Bussey scored the Eagles' first points of the 2021 season, sinking a jumper inside the paint. The Owls would respond to take their only lead of the night, 7-4, before back-to-back field goals from Scott Lewis and Derek Collin put the Eagles back on top. First-year Isaac Varney scored his first three-pointer in the green and gold, helping Husson take a commanding 20-point lead into the locker room to end the half. 

Akhe McMichael sent the Owls on an 11-3 run to open the second frame of play, bringing the home team within 12 points of the Eagles. Brett Cunningham got in on the scoring action, sinking a shot from downtown to give Husson their largest lead, 68-48, with 12 minutes remaining in the game. A three-pointer from Bussey all but sealed the win for the Eagles, as they soared to an 83-66 victory over the Owls. 

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Bussey led the Eagles in scoring, netting 16 points, five boards and four steals. 

• The Owls' Akhe McMichael tallied a game high 20 points for the home team.

• Scott Lewis chipped in 14 points and eight rebounds off the bench for the Eagles.

• The Eagles shot 50% from behind the arc, while holding the advantage in rebounds, 49-41.

UP NEXT!

The Eagles will play host to the University of Maine-Presque Isle Owls tomorrow, February 13th, in their home opener. Tip-off is slated for 3:30pm. Spectators will not be permitted at the men's basketball home competition in Newman Gym tomorrow.