Cavanaugh's 15 points lead 'Cats in 52-48 loss to Canisius - University of New Hampshire Athletics

Thursday, November 5

Durham, N.H.

6 PM

University of New Hampshire

1-1,0-0America East

Canisius

1-0,0-0Metro

Team	1	2	3	4	F
Canisius	16	8	11	17	52
New Hampshire	16	11	15	6	48

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Maggie Cavanaugh drives toward hoop in game vs Canisius on Nov. 5, 2026

Maggie Cavanaugh paced the Wildcats with 15 points to go along with five rebounds

Photo by: Kallie Gagne

11/5/2026 8:54:00 PM | Women's Basketball

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Braxton-Young adds 10 points, six rebounds, five assists in America East-Metro Challenge

DURHAM, N.H. — Senior Maggie Cavanaugh (Point Pleasant Beach, N.J.) scored 15 points and junior Maya Braxton-Young (Woodbury, N.J.) added 10 points, six rebounds and five assists as the UNH women's basketball team fell to Canisius, 52-48, in the America East-Metro Basketball Challenge on Thursday night at Lundholm Gym.

The Wildcats moved to 1-1 on the season, while Canisius won its season opener.

Cavanaugh added five rebounds and made all four of her free throws. Sophomore Erin Edmonds (Hopewell, Va.) contributed eight points and five rebounds off the bench, while senior Anya McKenzie (Luton, England) finished with six points, five rebounds, two blocks and two steals. Freshman Ella Getz (Wayland, Mass.) added four rebounds and two blocks.

3 for Maggie Cavanaugh!🔥 https://t.co/6kP4G9F6W1 #BeTheRoar | #ChooseHard https://t.co/14tQ0wwFmy
— New Hampshire Women's Basketball (@UNHWBB) November 6, 2026

UNH led 42-35 entering the fourth quarter, but Canisius outscored the Wildcats 17-6 over the final 10 minutes. Shariah Gailes paced the Golden Griffins with 16 points and six rebounds, and Aubree Hupp collected a game-high 11 rebounds to go with five points. Maria Sánchez Pitarch added eight points.

Maya Braxton-Young adds two with 2 seconds left in the 3rd! #BeTheRoar | #ChooseHard https://t.co/pHlBZvx6wN
— New Hampshire Women's Basketball (@UNHWBB) November 6, 2026

A putback by Getz gave UNH a 44-37 advantage with 7:44 remaining. After Canisius trimmed the margin to two, sophomore Carolina Williams (Valatie, N.Y.) converted a layup to push the Wildcats' lead to 46-42 with 5:20 left.

The Golden Griffins answered with eight consecutive points. Hupp tied the game at 46 on a layup with 4:48 remaining, and Sofia Vitucci scored the next two baskets to put Canisius ahead 50-46 with 1:33 to play.

Cavanaugh brought UNH within 50-48 on a basket in the paint with 1:10 remaining. The Wildcats forced a turnover on the next possession, but Edmonds missed a potential tying jumper with 42 seconds left. Gailes secured an offensive rebound on Canisius' ensuing possession and made two free throws with four seconds remaining to seal the result.

UNH opened the game with five straight points, and the teams finished the first quarter tied at 16. The Wildcats held Canisius to eight second-quarter points and 3-for-16 shooting to take a 27-24 halftime lead.

Anya McKenzie puts it away! Watch live: https://t.co/6kP4G9FELz #BeTheRoar | #ChooseHard https://t.co/x2s47W3rxH
— New Hampshire Women's Basketball (@UNHWBB) November 5, 2026

Cavanaugh scored seven points in the third quarter, and Edmonds connected from beyond the arc to help UNH extend its advantage. Braxton-Young scored the Wildcats' final five points of the period, including a three-point play with one second remaining that made it 42-35.

The Wildcats forced 18 turnovers and held a 13-8 edge in points off turnovers. UNH shot 34.6% from the field (18-for-52), while Canisius finished at 34.7% (17-for-49). The Golden Griffins held a 39-32 rebounding advantage and made 14 of 18 free throws.

NEXT UP – UNH at Niagara, Sunday, Nov. 8, 1pm – America East-Metro Challenge
•The Wildcats play their second game in the America East-Metro Challenge and their first road matchup of the season when they visit Niagara on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 1pm (ESPN+) in the Gallagher Center.

NEXT HOME GAME – UNH vs Colgate, Saturday, Nov. 14, 7pm • GET TICKETS • Camper Appreciation Night/Postgame Autographs
•Following a two-game road trip, the UNH women's basketball team returns to Lundholm Gym for a non-conference game against Colgate on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 7pm (America East TV). It will be Camper Appreciation Night, and the entire team will sign autographs after the game.

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