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University of New Hampshire Athletics
Head Coach Maureen Magarity
9/6/2019 11:30:00 AM | Women's Basketball
DURHAM, N.H. – University of New Hampshire women's basketball head coach Maureen Magarity has announced five newcomers to the program for the 2019-2020 season.
The new additions who will join the Wildcats squad for the upcoming 2019-2020 season include point guards Héléna Delaruelle (Enghien-Les-Bains, France), Melissa Girondin (Levallois-Perret, France), and Lexi Greffen (Portsmouth, R.I.), guard Brooke Kane (Derry, N.H.) and forward Sam Gallo (Northford, Conn.).
"We are very excited about this class," says Magarity. "They are a great addition to this young team coming back. We love the potential of the five newcomers and really feel they will make an immediate impact this year. "
On opening day last season, the average age of the Wildcats roster was 19 years, eight months, and 12 days . New Hampshire had seven freshmen last season, many whom carried the majority of playing time due to injuries, and had two All-Rookie selections. With the graduation of only one senior, New Hampshire looks to continue building its roster with this new class of rookies joining the experienced upper classmen and tested sophomore class.
The UNH women's basketball team opens the 2019-20 season at defending NCAA national champion Baylor on Tuesday, Nov. 5, and the Wildcats play host to Boston University in the home opener at Lundholm Gym on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 6 P.M. Affordable group ticket options for the 2019-20 UNH women's basketball season start at just $3. For more information on all ticket packages, call 603-862-4000 or visit www.unhwildcats.com.
Meet the new 'Cats:
Héléna Delaruelle (Enghien-les-Bains, France) joins the Wildcats from Putnam Science Academy, leading her team to a 22-7 record in the 2018-19 season. Delaruelle is also a product of the Paris Basket 18 national basketball program of France, playing for several U18 championships in 2013, 2014, and 2015.
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Sam Gallo (Northford, Conn.) is coming off an outstanding career at Choate Rosemary Hall, in which she was a two-year captain, a multiple-time All-New England All-Star, as she led the team to consecutive deep playoff runs. Gallo was a 1,000 point scorer in just three years at Choate, and was a varsity letterwinner in volleyball her senior year. Gallo also excelled in the classroom, making dean's list four times at Choate.
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Melissa Girondin (Levallois-Perret, France) was named high school female athlete of the year for her performance at Marguerite de Flandre high school in Gondecourt, France. Girondin averaged 12 points and five assists per game, and was a two year captain for Marguerite de Flandre.
Lexi Greffen (Portsmouth, R.I.) averaged 20 points per game her senior year (a state-high 506 total) for Portsmouth High school, winning the 'Most Courageous Award' by Rhode Island High School Coaches Association. Greffen is a multi-time All-State selection and team captain. Greffen graduated with high honors and a 3.9 GPA.
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Brooke Kane (Derry, N.H.) was most recently named a two-time NHIAA Player of the Year, the New Hampshire Gatorade Player of the Year, and Miss New Hampshire basketball after leading Pinkerton Academy to the semifinals her senior season. The local Granite State native took NHIAA Division I runner-up honors with the Pinkerton Academy Astros, earning her first player of the year award. Kane was also awarded the NH Scholar award and graduated with high honors.
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