Husson University defeated University of Maine at Fort Kent 89-66 notching their first win of the season.  With the win, Husson improves to 1-5 and U. Main Fort Kent falls to 2-4.

Shelby Bradford (Sr., Lee, ME) put Husson on the scoreboard first with four quick points, sparking an 11-0 Eagles run.   The UMFK Bengals fought back to within six points of the Eagles to make the score 17-9 early in the first half.  UMFK's Morgan Chasse (Fy., Veazie, ME) hit a three point shot to put the Bengals within three points of Husson midway through the second half  and Maliesha Caesar (So., Canyon, St. Kitts) tied the game at 25 with a layup.  The Eagles pulled away from the Bengals with two made foul shots, a quick turnover and a layup by Bradford.  Noelle Lincoln (Jr., Dixmont, ME) hit a big three to give the Eagles a 34-27. 

Husson's Bethany Sevey (Jr., Skowhegan, ME) hit two three-pointers to help the Eagles to a 52-34 lead at halftime.  The Eagles opened the second half with 8 unanswered points.  The score differential proved to be too much for the Bengals to overcome and the game ended with an 89-66 Eagle win. 

Kristen Violette (Sr., Eagle Lake, ME) recorded a double-double for the Bengals with 18 points and 10 rebounds while shooting 12-14 from the foul line.  Caesar collected 11 points and 8 rebounds shooting 5-7 from the floor on the Bengals' loss.

Husson's Brianna Hanscom (So., Mattawamkeag, ME) scored 16 points and 3 rebounds to lead the Eagles to victory.  Bethany Sevey (Jr., Skowhegan, ME) was another key contributor with 16 points, shooting 8-11 from the floor and 2-2 from the foul line.  Bradford tallied 14 points and 6 rebounds followed by Erica Lyford (Fy., Legrange, ME) with 10 points.

 The Eagles return to action on Saturday, December 12 in a home contest against St. Joseph's.  Game time is set for 2:00 PM.