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University of New Hampshire Athletics
Monday, November 2
Durham, N.H.
6 PM
University of New Hampshire
1-0,0-0America East
87
vs
41
NEC
0-0,0-0Great Northeast
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England Col. | 12 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 41 |
| New Hampshire | 28 | 27 | 15 | 17 | 87 |
Maggie Cavanaugh had 10 points and a career-high 10 assists on opening night
Photo by: Stu Horne
11/2/2026 9:02:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Senior led balanced attacked with 10 points, career-high 10 assists
DURHAM, N.H. — Senior Maggie Cavanaugh (Point Pleasant Beach, N.J.) recorded 10 points and a career-high 10 assists, and sophomore Carolina Williams (Valatie, N.Y.) scored a career-best 14 points to lead the UNH women's basketball team to Monday night's 87-41 season-opening victory against New England College at Lundholm Gym.
Cavanaugh added a team-high six rebounds and two steals without committing a turnover. Williams shot 5 of 9 from the field, including two 3-pointers, and contributed four assists and two steals as the Wildcats opened the season 1-0.
All five UNH starters scored in double figures. Junior Maya Braxton-Young (Woodbury, N.J.) finished with 12 points on 5-for-7 shooting, three assists and three steals in her Wildcat debut. Senior Anya McKenzie (Luton, England) contributed career highs of 11 points and five steals, along with five rebounds and three blocks, in her first UNH appearance. Freshman Ella Getz (Wayland, Mass.) scored 10 points on 4-for-5 shooting and added three rebounds and a block in her collegiate debut.
The Wildcats shot 50% from the field, recorded 25 assists on 34 baskets and committed just four turnovers. UNH forced 24 turnovers, collected 14 steals and held a 56-18 advantage in points in the paint.
Trailing 7-5 with 7:24 remaining in the first quarter, UNH took control with a 23-2 run. Cavanaugh's layup with 6:45 left put the Wildcats ahead for good, 8-7, and Braxton-Young scored six consecutive UNH points during the surge. Williams, senior Kassidy Thompson (Mullica Hill, N.J.) and sophomore Erin Edmonds (Hopewell, Va.) each connected from beyond the arc as the lead grew to 28-9.
UNH led 28-12 after the opening quarter and outscored NEC 27-11 in the second to take a 55-23 halftime advantage. The Wildcats shot 58.3% in the first half, making 21 of 36 attempts.
McKenzie scored seven points in the second quarter, while Cavanaugh distributed seven assists before halftime. UNH extended its lead to 70-34 after three quarters and limited the Pilgrims to one field goal in the fourth.
Edmonds led the Wildcats' reserves with seven points and two steals. Freshman Scarlet LeVake (Catharpin, Va.) and sophomore Alia Cordone (Davis, Calif.) scored six points apiece, with Cordone adding two assists.
Thompson finished with five points, four rebounds and three assists, matching her collegiate career high in assists. Freshman Charlotte Jasmin (Hartford, Vt.) contributed five points and two assists, while sophomore Averie Harding (Egg Harbor Township, N.J.) added a point, three rebounds and an assist. All 11 Wildcats who played scored, and UNH's bench supplied 30 points.
Senior Bailey Burke (New Bedford, Mass.) led NEC with 10 points. Freshman Zahniya Castillo (Patterson, N.J.) added eight points and a game-high eight rebounds, while senior Camryn Lewis (Fall River, Mass.) finished with seven points and seven rebounds. The Pilgrims shot 28.6% from the field.
NEXT UP – UNH vs. Canisius, Thursday, Nov. 5 – America East/Metro Challenge • Get Tickets
•The Wildcats return to action on Friel Court on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 6pm against Canisius (0-0) in the America East/Metro Basketball Challenge. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ with Justin McIsaac on play-by-play and former Wildcat Kenzie Matulonis as the analyst.
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Cavanaugh added a team-high six rebounds and two steals without committing a turnover. Williams shot 5 of 9 from the field, including two 3-pointers, and contributed four assists and two steals as the Wildcats opened the season 1-0.
All five UNH starters scored in double figures. Junior Maya Braxton-Young (Woodbury, N.J.) finished with 12 points on 5-for-7 shooting, three assists and three steals in her Wildcat debut. Senior Anya McKenzie (Luton, England) contributed career highs of 11 points and five steals, along with five rebounds and three blocks, in her first UNH appearance. Freshman Ella Getz (Wayland, Mass.) scored 10 points on 4-for-5 shooting and added three rebounds and a block in her collegiate debut.
The Wildcats shot 50% from the field, recorded 25 assists on 34 baskets and committed just four turnovers. UNH forced 24 turnovers, collected 14 steals and held a 56-18 advantage in points in the paint.
Trailing 7-5 with 7:24 remaining in the first quarter, UNH took control with a 23-2 run. Cavanaugh's layup with 6:45 left put the Wildcats ahead for good, 8-7, and Braxton-Young scored six consecutive UNH points during the surge. Williams, senior Kassidy Thompson (Mullica Hill, N.J.) and sophomore Erin Edmonds (Hopewell, Va.) each connected from beyond the arc as the lead grew to 28-9.
UNH led 28-12 after the opening quarter and outscored NEC 27-11 in the second to take a 55-23 halftime advantage. The Wildcats shot 58.3% in the first half, making 21 of 36 attempts.
McKenzie scored seven points in the second quarter, while Cavanaugh distributed seven assists before halftime. UNH extended its lead to 70-34 after three quarters and limited the Pilgrims to one field goal in the fourth.
Edmonds led the Wildcats' reserves with seven points and two steals. Freshman Scarlet LeVake (Catharpin, Va.) and sophomore Alia Cordone (Davis, Calif.) scored six points apiece, with Cordone adding two assists.
Thompson finished with five points, four rebounds and three assists, matching her collegiate career high in assists. Freshman Charlotte Jasmin (Hartford, Vt.) contributed five points and two assists, while sophomore Averie Harding (Egg Harbor Township, N.J.) added a point, three rebounds and an assist. All 11 Wildcats who played scored, and UNH's bench supplied 30 points.
Senior Bailey Burke (New Bedford, Mass.) led NEC with 10 points. Freshman Zahniya Castillo (Patterson, N.J.) added eight points and a game-high eight rebounds, while senior Camryn Lewis (Fall River, Mass.) finished with seven points and seven rebounds. The Pilgrims shot 28.6% from the field.
NEXT UP – UNH vs. Canisius, Thursday, Nov. 5 – America East/Metro Challenge • Get Tickets
•The Wildcats return to action on Friel Court on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 6pm against Canisius (0-0) in the America East/Metro Basketball Challenge. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ with Justin McIsaac on play-by-play and former Wildcat Kenzie Matulonis as the analyst.
UNH Women's Basketball season tickets, three-game mini-plans, group opportunities and single-game tickets are on sale now at UNHWildcats.com or by calling 603-862-4000.
Follow UNH Women's Basketball
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/unhwbb/
X - https://x.com/UNHWBB
GoCatsTravel.com
Wherever the Wildcats take you, book your hotel through GoCatsTravel.com. Fans receive rates comparable to those offered by other booking platforms, while 50% of proceeds support UNH Athletics. Select your team, book your stay and support the Wildcats.
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NEC
UNH
FG%
.286
.500
3FG%
.214
.263
FT%
.588
.667
RB
39
36
TO
24
4
STL
3
14
Game Leaders
Pts
14
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Pts
12
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
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Pts
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FGM
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3FGM
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FTM
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Pts
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FGM
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3FGM
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FTM
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