With a playoff game on the line, the Northeastern Eagles rose to the challenge on Friday. They came out on top against the Cougars by a score of 58-45. The win was nothing new for Northeastern as they're now sitting on seven straight.
It was another big night for Jasmine Felton, who dropped a double-double on 24 points and ten rebounds. Felton is crushing the rebound category: she's posted at least nine every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Azaria Gallop, who scored ten points along with four steals.
Northeastern pushed their record up to 22-7 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 60.8 points per game. As for Goldsboro, their defeat dropped their record down to 23-3.
Northeastern will play host again and welcome St. Pauls, where tip off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in North Carolina (Northeastern is ranked 74th, while St. Pauls is ranked 83rd). Goldsboro does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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