Eagles
| 02/25/25 vs Holmes | 77-55 |
| 02/18/25 @ Hertford County | 77-25 |
| 02/17/25 vs Manteo | 79-39 |
| 02/14/25 @ Holmes | 67-59 |
| 02/13/25 vs Pasquotank County | 61-59 |
| + 9 more games |
It's playoff time, and Northeastern had no trouble coming through when it counted. They blew past the Holmes Aces 77-55 on Tuesday. Winning may never get old, but the Eagles sure are getting used to it with their 14th in a row.
Northeastern's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Eleck Sutton led the charge by dropping a double-double with 19 points and ten boards. That's the most points Sutton has posted since back in December of 2024. Jakeel Stallings was another key player, putting up ten points and six assists.
Northeastern smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive board total in three consecutive matches.
Northeastern's victory was their 12th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 22-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 69.6 points over those games. As for Holmes, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 11-14.
Coming up, Northeastern will square off against Kinston on Friday. One thing working in Northeastern's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 16 contests. Holmes does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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