PLYMOUTH, N.H. – Senior
Ashley Stephens (Pembroke, N.H.) scored 10 points and pulled down seven rebounds, but the University of Maine at Farmington used a big third quarter to defeat Plymouth State University, 80-55, in the women's basketball season opener at Foley Gymnasium on Friday evening.
The Beavers went ahead by as many as 17 points midway through the second quarter, but Plymouth State closed the half with a flurry to cut the deficit to 35-25 at halftime.
UMaine Farmington pulled away in the third quarter and the Panthers were unable to rally.
Plymouth State opens the season 0-1, while the Beavers start 1-0.
The Basics:
- Plymouth State 55, UMaine Farmington 80
- Plymouth State (0-1)
- UMaine Farmington (1-0)
How it Happened:
- The Beavers hit back-to-back three-pointers late in the first quarter to build an 18-6 lead, but sophomore Genna Bolduc (Dover, N.H.) scored a pair of baskets in the closing minute to pull within 18-10 heading into the second quarter.
- UMaine Farmington opened the second quarter on an 11-2 run.
- Sophomore Sydney Gerossie (Derry, N.H.) and junior Torle Adumene (Manchester, N.H.) had three points apiece and sophomore Macy Swormstedt (Laconia, N.H.) hit a pair of free throws during an 8-0 surge to pull within 29-20.
- Plymouth State stayed within striking distance over the final four minutes of the half. UMaine Farmington scored in the final minute to take a 35-25 lead into halftime.
- A three-pointer from sophomore Alex White (Derry, N.H.) cut the deficit to 38-30 early in the third quarter, but the Beavers answered with a 16-4 run to extend their lead. Bolduc momentarily slowed the momentum with a three-pointer, but UMaine Farmington scored the final eight points of the frame to head into the fourth quarter with a 62-37 advantage.
- Plymouth State was unable to mount a comeback over the final 10 minutes.
By the Numbers:
- Stephens posted 10 points and seven rebounds.
- Swormstedt also reached double-digits with 10 points, three rebounds and three assists.
- Gerossie chipped in nine points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals in her collegiate debut.
- Bolduc added nine points off the bench.
- Adumene pulled down a game-high 13 rebounds, establishing a new career best.
- The Beavers held a narrow 40-39 edge in rebounding and shot 48.4% from the floor.
- Plymouth State led in second chance points, 11-4.
- UMaine Farmington leads the all-time series, 10-2, and has won each of the last six meetings.
Up Next:
- Plymouth State travels to New England College on Monday (Nov. 9) for a 5 p.m. tipoff.
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