STONY BROOK, N.Y. – Qon Murphy(Charlotte, N.C.) exploded for a career-high 24 points to lead four double-digit scorers for the UNH men's basketball team, which outscored host Stony Brook 52-30 after halftime to register an 81-64 America East victory Saturday afternoon at Island Federal Credit Union Arena.
Murphy went 7 of 14 from the field, which included 4-for-7 from 3-point range, and a perfect 6-for-6 from the free-throw line as UNH upped its record to 5-5, 4-3 America East.
Jayden Martinez had 16 points and 10 rebounds for his fourth double-double of the season.
Jayden Martinez (Cibolo, Texas) scored 16 points and hauled in 10 rebounds for his fourth double-double, Nick Guadarrama (Newington, Conn.) tallied 14 points and Nick Johnson (Bronx, N.Y.) scored a career-high 13 for a Wildcat offense that shot 63 percent (17 of 27) in the second half after hitting at a 33-percent clip (9 of 27) in the opening half when the Seawolves opened a 34-29 lead.
Frankie Policelli and Mouhamadou Gueye each scored 12 points for Stony Brook (6-5, 4-1 AE), which led by 13 points in the first half before sustaining its first conference loss of the season.
The same two teams meet Sunday at 2 p.m. (ESPN3) at Island Federal Credit Union Arena.
Score: UNH 81, Stony Brook 64 Records: UNH (5-5, 4-3 AE) - Stony Brook (6-5, 4-1 AE) Location: Stony Brook, N.Y. – Island Federal Credit Union Arena Date: Saturday, January 16, 2021 Box Score
Nick Johnson shot 6 of 10 to score a career-high 13 points
Game Notebook
UNH set season highs for 3-pointers made (13) and 3-point field goal percentage (13-for-29, 44.8 percent).
Guadarrama went 4-for-7 from 3-point distance and equaled a career high with six assists.
The Wildcats went 16-for-19 from the free throw line.
LOOKING AHEAD
UNH returns to Lundholm Gym for a two-game series against UAlbany on Saturday, Jan. 23, and Sunday, Jan. 24. For more information, visit www.unhwildcats.com.
