Middlesex jumped out to a quick 11-3 lead with some hot shooting to start the game. Nobles would respond with a run of their own to take a 19-15 halftime lead.Â
The second half saw the lead change multiple times. Hamza Usman made consecutive 3-point baskets to give MX a 32-30 lead with 2:20 remaining. Nobles then connected on consecutive 3's to retake lead. Khari King hit a trey with 41 seconds to go but MX wouldn't get any closer. Usman led Middlesex in both points(10) and rebounds (11).Â
Middlesex falls to 5-7 and plays Milton Academyon Saturday at 3:00 PM at Bentley University in Waltham.