Great Danes Spoil Cavanaugh's Return, Defeat UNH 59-32

Thursday, January 9

Albany, N.Y.

6:30 PM

University of New Hampshire

6-10,0-3America East

UAlbany

13-3,3-0America East

New Hampshire

UAlbany

Maggie Cavanaugh

Photo by: Stu Horne

1/9/2025 8:15:00 PM | Women's Basketball

Box Score

ALBANY, N.Y. – The University of New Hampshire women's basketball team fell to UAlbany, 59-32, on Thursday evening at the Broadview Center.

Sophomore guard Maggie Cavanaugh (Point Pleasant Beach, N.J.) returned to action after a nine-game absence, leading UNH with seven points.

The Wildcats drop to 6-10 (0-3 America East), while the Great Danes improve to 13-3 (3-0).

Up Next

UNH will stay in New York with a matchup against Binghamton on Saturday, Jan. 11. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. at the Events Center.

first quarter

A driving layup by sophomore guard Eva DeChent (Westchester, N.Y.) gave the Wildcats an early 9-5 lead at the 5:50 mark.
UAlbany responded with a 9-2 run to close the quarter, leading 14-11 lead after one.
After starting 3-for-5 from the field, the 'Cats made just one of their next eight shots. Strong defense kept them in the game, holding the Great Danes to 5-for-15 shooting in the opening frame.

second quarter

UAlbany opened the quarter with a basket, but Cavanaugh answered with a step-back 3-pointer to Bring UNH within two (16-14) at the 7:13 mark.
The 3-pointer marked Cavanaugh's first field goal since returning from a knee injury suffered on Nov. 20 at Boston College.
UAlbany went on an 8-0 run to stretch its lead to double digits (24-14) before Cavanaugh hit a mid-range jumper to beat the shot clock, getting the 'Cats within eight at the half.

third quarter

The Great Danes scored seven unanswered points to open the second half, prompting a UNH timeout at the 8:07 mark with the Wildcats trailing 31-16.
UAlbany extended its lead to 20 (40-20) at the media timeout with 3:59 remaining in the third.
The Great Danes led 46-24 through three quarters.

fourth quarter