Roland carries Northeastern past Holy Cross 101-44

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WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — National scoring leader Jordan Roland poured 28 points in 27 minutes of play and Northeastern set a program record for largest margin of victory in a 101-44 dismantling of Holy Cross on Tuesday night.

Roland made 11 of 13 shots, including 6 of 7 on 3-pointers, for the Huskies (3-2). Jason Strong had a career-high 18 points as Northeastern hit 12 of 16 from the 3-point arc in a 63-point first half. Tyson Walker added a career-tying 15 points. Myles Franklin and Maxime Boursiquot scored 10 apiece — a career best for Franklin.

Drew Lowder had 10 points for the Crusaders (0-4). Kyle Copeland had nine points and four rebounds off the bench.