BANGOR, ME – In the second game of the Paul Bunyan Tournament, Husson University defeated U. Maine at Fort Kent 88-58.  Husson had 5 players score in double digits, while UMFK's Jenn Colpitts () had a game-high 24 (7-13 FG).

The 5 players for Husson to score in double figures were Brianna Hanscom (JR, Mattawamkeag, ME) with 16, Bethany Sevey (SR, Skowhegan, ME) with 13, Amanda Gifford (JR, Lee, ME) with 12, and Noelle Lincoln (SR, Dixmont, ME) and Marissa Albert (JR, Fort Kent, ME) both had 11.  Gifford also tallied 7 assists.  Hanscom threw in 7 assists and grabbed 6 rebounds as well.  Lincoln played well defensively and came away with 3 steals.  Caitlyn Butterfield (SR, Gorham, ME) and Stephanie Comstock (FY, Bangor, ME) both had a game-high 4 steals, along with UMFK's Amber Garrison (SR, Oroville, CA).

Besides Colpitts, the top contributor for UMFK was Maliesha Caesar (JR, Cayon, St. Kitts) who had a double-double, coming away with 14 points and 10 rebounds.  Angela Norsworthy (SR, Presque Isle, ME) also played well for the Bengals, scoring 8 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.

The first half was highlighted by Husson's intensity in the paint, allowing Hanscom to get plenty of "and-1" opportunities.  On the other side of the ball, Colpitts had UMFK's first 13 points, as they seemed to struggle finding offense elsewhere.  Husson lead at the half 44-21.

Husson came out shooting in the second half, going on a quick 9-0 run behind Lincoln's 3-point shooting.  Gifford's second half scoring powered Husson to their first victory of the season.

"We shot the ball extremely well," said Husson Head Coach Kissy Walker.  "It was good for our confidence and for the players.  We had 12 3-pointers.  It was a great opportunity to get everyone into the game."

Husson will play tomorrow against U. Maine at Presque Isle in the continuance of the Paul Bunyan Tournament at 3 PM, following the 12:30 PM game between Bates College and U. Maine at Fort Kent.

In the first game of the Paul Bunyan Tournament, Bates College defeated U. Maine at Presque Isle 71-33.  The game was highlighted by UMPI's turnovers (49) and Meredith Kelly's (FY, Cohasset, MA) performance coming off the Bates bench.  Kelly finished the game with 18 points (8-22 FG), 9 steals, and 7 rebounds.

Throughout the game, Bates frustrated UMPI with their full-court pressure and innate ability to find the open woman on offense, making UMPI's zone defense irrelevant.  Bates's shooters were hitting shots, and when UMPI started covering the shooters, Bates kicked the ball inside to score easy buckets and draw fouls.

Top performers for UMPI were Emily Pelletier (SO, Fort Kent, ME) and Rashell Saucier (FY, Washburn, ME).  Pelletier was the high scorer with 9 points, and Saucier recorded 8 points and 6 rebounds.

Kelly was the top performer for Bates.  Other than Kelly, Allie Beaulieu (SO, Swampscott, MA) had 11 points, 4 steals, 4 assists, and 3 rebounds.

UMPI couldn't overcome their constant turnovers and fell to Bates, 71-33.