In the CAA Tournament Second Round, the Northeastern women's basketball team was defeated 78-69 by the Towson Tigers, with Derin Erdogan scoring a game-high 30 points. Despite Erdogan's impressive performance, Towson's dominance on the boards led to their victory, outrebounding Northeastern 44 to 28.

The Big Picture

The defeat in the tournament reflects the end of the season for Northeastern, highlighting areas for improvement and future strategies for the team.

By the Numbers
  • Derin Erdogan scored 30 points, with 20 points in the second half and five three-pointers.
  • Northeastern shot 53.2% overall and 50% from three, while Towson shot 40.5% and 25.0% from beyond the arc.
  • Towson outrebounded Northeastern 44 to 28 and capitalized on second chance points with a 20-4 advantage.
State of Play
  • Towson advanced to the CAA Quarterfinals to face No. 3 Charleston after their victory over Northeastern.
  • Derin Erdogan concluded her Northeastern career with 856 total points over two seasons, averaging 15.0 points per game.
What's Next

Following this defeat, Northeastern will reflect on the season and prepare for future competitions, aiming to address weaknesses and build on strengths for upcoming seasons.

Bottom Line

Towson's victory over Northeastern in the CAA Tournament Second Round, driven by Erdogan's stellar performance, highlights the significance of strong rebounding and the need for strategic improvements for Northeastern's future competitiveness in similar events.