NEWARK, Del. (AP) Jameer Nelson Jr. scored 21 points as Delaware beat Northeastern 81-78 on Saturday.
Nelson was 6 of 17 shooting, including 2 for 4 from distance, and went 7 for 12 from the line for the Fightin' Blue Hens (12-11, 4-6 Colonial Athletic Association). Gianmarco Arletti added 18 points while going 6 of 10 and 5 of 6 from the free throw line, and he also had seven rebounds. Christian Ray shot 5 of 9 from the field and 5 for 8 from the line to finish with 15 points.
Coleman Stucke finished with 34 points for the Huskies (8-13, 4-6). Jahmyl Telfort added 15 points and five assists for Northeastern. In addition, Masai Troutman finished with 12 points and two steals.
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