Wildcats fall to UAlbany in Hard-Fought Game, 54-46

Saturday, January 27

Albany, N.Y.

2 PM

University of New Hampshire

8-13,2-6America East

UAlbany

18-2,7-0America East

New Hampshire

UAlbany

1/27/2024 4:56:00 PM | Women's Basketball

Box Score

ALBANY, N.Y. – The University of New Hampshire women's basketball team lost in an incredibly hard-fought game against the UAlbany Great Danes.

Senior guard Bella Stuart (Clifton Park, N.Y.) scored a season-high 15 points in the game.

Score: UAlbany 54, UNH 46
Records: UNH (8-13, 2-6 AE); UAlbany (18-2, 7-0 AE)
Location: Albany, N.Y. (Broadview Center)
Date: Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024
Time: 2 p.m.

UP NEXT:

The Wildcats will return home on Saturday, Feb. 3rd where they will play against UMass Lowell on Alumni Day!

FIRST QUARTER:

The Wildcats got off to a slow start having a hard time scoring after the initial free throws scored by senior guard Bella Stuart (Clifton Park, N.Y.)
UAlbany was lights out from the three-point line in the first quarter building a sizeable lead over the 'Cats, ending the quarter with a 17-point lead.

SECOND QUARTER:

The Wildcats began to hit their stride in the second quarter clamping down on defense making it difficult for the Great Danes to continue to score like they were in the first.
Junior guard Clara Gomez (Sabadell, Spain) kicked off the Wildcat's offense with a steal leading to a quick coast-to-coast basket.
UNH continued to cut into the Great Dane's lead by drawing fouls and scoring in the paint.

THIRD QUARTER:

UNH continued to ramp up the intensity as the second half began.
The Wildcat's full-court press and defense were able to disrupt the Great Dane's offense and create turnovers which the 'Cats were able to capitalize on.
With just over a minute remaining in the third, Breezie Williams (Canton, Ohio) scored a huge three-pointer bringing the Great Dane's lead down to just five points. This was the closest the score had been since the first quarter.

FOURTH QUARTER:

UNH held the momentum going into the final quarter.
Both teams were trading baskets, but the Wildcats continued to keep the score close.
As the quarter continued the 'Cats began to struggle shooting. That combined with some fouls saw UAlbany extend their lead back to 12 with just over five minutes remaining in the quarter.
The 'Cats refused to let their foot off the gas. Multiple defensive stops and a massive three-pointer from Stuart saw the Great Dane's lead fall to just four points with just over a minute left.
Despite the Wildcat's best efforts, the Great Danes pulled away with the win.

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