PHILADELPHIA (AP) Jhamir Brickus led La Salle with 22 points, including the tie-breaking 3-pointer and two free throws with 10 seconds remaining as the Explorers defeated Northeastern 79-74 on Saturday night.

Brickus added six assists for the Explorers (2-0). Anwar Gill scored 15 points and added five rebounds and seven assists. Khalil Brantley had 14 points and was 4 of 12 shooting, including 0 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 6 from the line.

Joe Pridgen led the way for the Huskies (1-1) with 18 points, seven rebounds and three blocks. Masai Troutman added 17 points for Northeastern. In addition, Luka Sakota finished with 14 points.

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Both teams next play Tuesday. La Salle hosts Bucknell and Northeastern goes on the road to play Harvard.

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