Maggie Cavanaugh had 21 points and four steals as the New Hampshire Wildcats topped the Niagara Purple Eagles 71-52 on Sunday at Gallagher Center.
The Wildcats set the tone early, taking the first quarter 26-13. They led by as many as 21 points. A 11-0 run in the first quarter built the early lead.
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For New Hampshire, Maggie Cavanaugh finished with 21 points, four assists and four steals, Erin Edmonds added 13 points off the bench, while Maya Braxton-Young contributed 12 points and three assists.
For Niagara, Kenedie Haruna had 17 points, five rebounds and five steals, and Alejandra Rioja added nine points.
The Wildcats moved to 2-1. The Purple Eagles fell to 0-3.
The Wildcats are first in the Am. East. New Hampshire is 1-1 at home and 1-0 away from home. The Purple Eagles sit first in the Metro and have lost three straight. Niagara is 0-1 at home and 0-2 away from home.
The Wildcats next visit the Dartmouth Big Green on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 6:30 p.m. ET. The Purple Eagles are back in action when they host the Stony Brook Seawolves on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 12:00 p.m. ET.
