Boston U Tops Northeastern 93-85 to Open Season
Azmar Abdullah and Kyrone Alexander each scored 19 or more points as Boston University beat Northeastern in its season opener.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Basketball
Boston University defeated Northeastern 93-85 in its season opener on Monday, November 2, 2026. Azmar Abdullah led the Terriers with 21 points and seven rebounds, while Rashad King paced Northeastern with 21 points.
Why it matters
The opening result gives both programs an early marker for the season and sets up their upcoming games. Boston University's home-city opener offers local fans an early look at the roster's scoring depth.
Sam Hughes scored 15 points on 7-of-11 shooting, while Brayden Young added 13 points and two blocks for Northeastern. Rashad King and Dorian Grosber combined for 39 points in the Huskies' loss.
The players
Boston University
Boston University is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts, whose athletic teams compete as the Terriers in the Patriot League.
Northeastern University
Northeastern University is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts, whose athletic teams compete as the Huskies in the Colonial Athletic Association.
The details
Boston University used balanced scoring from Abdullah, Alexander and Hughes to hold off Northeastern. Dorian Grosber recorded two steals for Northeastern in the loss.
Timeline
Monday, November 2, 2026: Boston University defeats Northeastern 93-85 in the season opener.
Friday, November 6, 2026: Boston University visits Brown and Northeastern plays at Virginia.
Season Trajectory
Early-season results within the NCAA men's basketball calendar carry limited weight in standings but help set nonconference strength of schedule. Boston University and Northeastern both open a stretch of road and nonconference games that will shape their early records.
Fantasy managers tracking college basketball can note Abdullah's 21-point, seven-rebound line as an early benchmark for Boston University's wing production. Northeastern's King and Grosber are the Huskies' primary scoring options heading into Friday's game at Virginia.
The takeaway
Early-season results rarely decide a college basketball season, but a balanced scoring effort like Boston University's shows the depth a team can count on in close games. Watch how both squads handle road trips later this week.
What happens next
Boston University visits Brown on Friday, November 6, 2026, and Northeastern plays at Virginia the same day.
Further reading
For more on Boston teams, see Basketball coverage of local programs.
