University of New England 80, Nichols 32
Biddeford, Maine – Harry Alfond Forum
Saturday, January 30, 2016
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All-Time Series & StreaksToday's contest marked the 24th all-time meeting between UNE and Nichols. The Nor'easters now lead the all-time series, 19-5, and have won 14 in a row.
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Three Stars of the Game1) UNE junior Alicia Brown (Greenland, N.H.) – finished the contest with 18 points, six rebounds, two assists, two steals, and two blocks
2) UNE senior Alanna Vose (Cushing, Maine) – went for 18 points, three steals, two assists, and two rebounds
3) UNE senior Meghan Gribbin (Windham, Maine) – filled the stat sheet with 13 points, seven assists, and six rebounds in 20 minutes
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Quick SynopsisThe Nor'easters shot 56 percent from the field and defeated the Bison 80-32 in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action. Vose and Brown each scored 18 points as UNR canned 49 percent of its shots (32-of-66). Senior Lauren Hayden (Chantilly, Va.) snared a game-high 11 rebounds.
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Key Stat of the GameNichols committed 29 turnovers which led to 39 UNE points.
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Turning PointUNE scored 20 of the game's first 21 points and led 29-5 after one quarter of play. Brown led the way with 10 points while Gribbin netted seven.
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Quick Hits-The Nor'easters entered the contest No. 25 in this week's Top 25.
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Taylor Daniels (Dudley, Mass.) led Nichols with nine points. Freshman
Kristina Domantas (Holden, Mass.) snared a team-high seven rebounds.
-Nichols shot 21 percent (11-of-52).
Next upNichols (3-16, 2-10 CCC) – Tuesday, February 2 vs Roger Williams, 5:30 p.m.
UNE (16-3, 12-0 CCC) – Tuesday, February 2 vs Gordon, 5:30 p.m.
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