BANGOR, Maine - Sydney Allen and Bailey Donovan each scored 16 points as the Husson University women's basketball team earned a season opening victory over New England College, 67-30, on Monday night at Newman Gym. The Pilgrims fall to 0-2 on the young season while the Eagles are 1-0. 

HOW IT HAPPENED

After a very even first quarter, the Eagles used a 21-point second quarter to take a 34-18 lead at the half. In the third quarter, it was much of the same. The Eagles scored 26 points and allowed nine to take a 60-27 lead. In the four quarter, there were a combined ten points as the Eagles took home the victory. 

STATS - HUSSON

• Allen scored 11 straight points in the third quarter.

• Megan Peach chipped in seven points and six rebounds. 

• Makaelyn Porter, Sophia McVicar, Trinity Montigny, and Cassie Urso each with five points.

• Husson's defense held the Pilgrims to 20.5% (9-for-44) shooting from the floor while the Eagles shot 44.3% (23-for-52) from the floor. 

• Husson forced 24 turnovers and scored 32 points off them. 

STATS - NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE

• Brianna Pierreval had 11 of her teams' 30 points. 

• The Pilgrims held the Eagles to 15.8% (3-of-19) shooting from behind the arc.

The Eagles will hit the road for the first time this season when they head to Waltham, Massachusetts  for the Brandeis University Tip-Off Tournament. The Eagles will take on Connecticut College in the opening round on Friday, November 12th at 7 p.m.