BOSTON (Interstat) — Victor Panov scored 19 points and Shane Blakeney added 18 as Drexel defeated Northeastern 70-61 in a Colonial Athletic Association men’s basketball game Thursday night at Matthews Arena.

The Dragons built a 29-24 halftime lead and maintained control throughout the second half before an announced crowd of 812. Xavier Abreu led the Huskies with 19 points.

Drexel improved to 14-14 overall. Northeastern fell to 6-19.