Boston University beats Northeastern 93-85 as Azmar Abdullah scores 21

BOSTON — Azmar Abdullah scored 21 points as Boston University opened its season Monday with a 93-85 victory over Northeastern.

Abdullah had seven rebounds for the Terriers. Kyrone Alexander scored 19 points and added seven rebounds. Sam Hughes went 7 for 11 from the field, including 1 for 5 from 3-point range, to finish with 15 points.

Rashad King led the Huskies with 21 points. Northeastern also got 18 points and two steals from Dorian Grosber. Brayden Young added 13 points and two blocks.

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Both teams play Friday. Boston University visits Brown, and Northeastern plays at Virginia.