WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) -- Joel Smith posted his 10th straight
game in double figures with 17 points as Northeastern defeated
Colonial Athletic Association-foe William & Mary 68-64 Monday
night.



Jonathan Lee and Quincy Ford scored 12 apiece and Demetrius
Pollard came off the bench to sink three treys for the Huskies
(17-8, 12-1), who are off to their best CAA start in program
history.



Northeastern, which defeated William & Mary 95-91 in overtime
Jan. 23, scored seven of the game's first 10 points and
stretched its lead to 17-7 behind a David Walker 3-pointer
midway through the first half.



William & Mary (9-14, 3-9) rallied to a 62-56 advantage in the
second half but the Huskies outscored the Tribe 12-2 over the
final 5 minutes to seal the victory.



Northeastern dished out 17 helpers and has posted double-digit
assists in 23 of 25 contests this season.



Brandon Britt led the Tribe with 18 points.