University of New Hampshire Athletics

Wildcats Overcome Maine in Comeback Fashion, 60-57
2/10/2024 11:49:00 PM | Men's Basketball
DURHAM, N.H. – Grad student forward Jaxson Baker (Phoenix, Ariz.) recorded a double double for the Wildcats as the University of New Hampshire men's basketball team took down the University of Maine 60-57 and completed the regular season sweep on Saturday night from Lundholm Gymnasium. Baker shot 58% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc.
Junior forward Trey Woodyard (London, Ohio) and senior forward Clarence Daniels (Brooklyn Park, Minn.) both scored 13 points for the 'Cats. Woodyard shot 60% from the field.
The Wildcats' record improves to 14-9 (6-4 AE) and Maine falls to 11-13 (3-6 AE).
Score: New Hampshire 60, Maine 57 Records: UNH (14-9, 6-4 AE), Maine (11-13, 3-6 AE) Location: Durham, N.H. (Lundholm Gym) Date: Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024
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UP NEXT:
· UNH travels to Vermont to take on the Catamounts on Thursday, Feb. 15 for a 7 p.m. game.
· The Wildcats return to Lundholm Gym on Thursday, Feb. 22 when they take on NJIT at 7 p.m.
FIRST HALF:
· The first 9:55 of the game stayed competitive with 4 lead changes. The largest lead in that time came when UNH led by four points.
· In the next 4:30, the Wildcats went on a 14-4 run to push the lead to 11. Baker had a three and a layup. Davis and Daniels had three points apiece.
· In the final 4:33 of the first half, Maine went on a commanding 17-6 run, giving them a 36-33 lead at the half.
· The first half stayed evenly matched, there were seven ties and the lead changed five times.
SECOND HALF:
· Baker sank two back-to-back 3-pointers to tie the game at 40 with 15:58 to play.
· With the Wildcats down 46-42 with 12:00 to go in the game, Woodyard took matters into his own hands and scored eight unanswered points to take a 50-46 lead with 9:42 remaining.
· UNH forced four turnovers and outscored Maine 11-10 in the remaining 10:00 of the contest.
· Junior guard Ahmad Robinson (West Orange, N.J.) was clutch from the line in the final 13 seconds sinking two free throws to close out the game 60-57.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
· Daniels and Woodyard both scored 13 points for the Wildcats. Woodyard shot an efficient 60% from the field.
· The Wildcats outscored the Black Bears 27-21 in the second half.
· UNH won the rebound battle, 21-14.
BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:
· 12 of Baker's points came from beyond the arc. He recorded his fourth double double of the season in this evening's contest.
· During a 2:39 period in the second half, Woodyard was the only player that scored a basket.
· Baker and Daniels combined for half of the team's points (31).
Junior forward Trey Woodyard (London, Ohio) and senior forward Clarence Daniels (Brooklyn Park, Minn.) both scored 13 points for the 'Cats. Woodyard shot 60% from the field.
The Wildcats' record improves to 14-9 (6-4 AE) and Maine falls to 11-13 (3-6 AE).
Score: New Hampshire 60, Maine 57 Records: UNH (14-9, 6-4 AE), Maine (11-13, 3-6 AE) Location: Durham, N.H. (Lundholm Gym) Date: Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024
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UP NEXT:
· UNH travels to Vermont to take on the Catamounts on Thursday, Feb. 15 for a 7 p.m. game.
· The Wildcats return to Lundholm Gym on Thursday, Feb. 22 when they take on NJIT at 7 p.m.
FIRST HALF:
· The first 9:55 of the game stayed competitive with 4 lead changes. The largest lead in that time came when UNH led by four points.
· In the next 4:30, the Wildcats went on a 14-4 run to push the lead to 11. Baker had a three and a layup. Davis and Daniels had three points apiece.
· In the final 4:33 of the first half, Maine went on a commanding 17-6 run, giving them a 36-33 lead at the half.
· The first half stayed evenly matched, there were seven ties and the lead changed five times.
SECOND HALF:
· Baker sank two back-to-back 3-pointers to tie the game at 40 with 15:58 to play.
· With the Wildcats down 46-42 with 12:00 to go in the game, Woodyard took matters into his own hands and scored eight unanswered points to take a 50-46 lead with 9:42 remaining.
· UNH forced four turnovers and outscored Maine 11-10 in the remaining 10:00 of the contest.
· Junior guard Ahmad Robinson (West Orange, N.J.) was clutch from the line in the final 13 seconds sinking two free throws to close out the game 60-57.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
· Daniels and Woodyard both scored 13 points for the Wildcats. Woodyard shot an efficient 60% from the field.
· The Wildcats outscored the Black Bears 27-21 in the second half.
· UNH won the rebound battle, 21-14.
BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:
· 12 of Baker's points came from beyond the arc. He recorded his fourth double double of the season in this evening's contest.
· During a 2:39 period in the second half, Woodyard was the only player that scored a basket.
· Baker and Daniels combined for half of the team's points (31).
Team Stats
Maine
UNH
FG%
.379
.411
3FG%
.077
.292
FT%
.800
.583
RB
30
43
TO
11
20
STL
12
4
Game Leaders
Players Mentioned
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