WALTHAM, Mass. – Freshman Addison Cyr delivered one of the most dominant individual performances in Husson University women's basketball history, pouring in 37 points and grabbing 22 rebounds, while junior Lilly Roy knocked down the game-winning three-pointer with five seconds remaining in overtime to lift the Eagles past Brandeis University 69-66 on Saturday afternoon at Red Auerbach Arena in the championship game of the Brandeis Tip-off Tournament.
Cyr's historic performance marked the first game in Husson women's basketball history in which a player recorded at least 35 points and 20 rebounds. Her 37 points rank fifth on the program's all-time single-game scoring list and represent the highest scoring output by an Eagle since Bailey Donovan poured in 38 points at Maine Maritime Academy on January 22, 2024. Cyr's 22 rebounds also tied for the ninth-highest single-game total in program history, finishing just four rebounds shy of the school record of 26, set by Donovan at the University of Maine at Presque Isle on February 6, 2024.
The Eagles (2-0) overcame an 11-point first-quarter deficit to secure their second consecutive victory to open the 2026-27 season, outscoring the Judges (1-1) 14-11 in overtime.
Cyr dominated the paint throughout the afternoon, shooting 16-of-24 from the field and a perfect 5-of-5 from the free-throw line. She collected 10 offensive rebounds and 12 defensive boards to finish with her 37-point, 22-rebound double-double, while adding two assists.
Brandeis controlled the opening quarter, jumping out to a 6-0 advantage before building a 17-4 lead with 3:11 remaining. The Judges held Husson to just eight points in the opening period, taking a 19-8 advantage into the second quarter.
The Judges extended their lead to a game-high 16 points, 24-8, with 7:02 remaining before halftime, but the Eagles responded behind a dominant stretch from Cyr.
The Husson center scored 15 points in the second quarter, including a pair of three-point plays, as the Eagles outscored Brandeis 16-9 in the period. Cyr accounted for nine consecutive Husson points during one stretch, helping the Eagles cut the deficit to 28-24 at halftime.
Husson continued to chip away at the Brandeis lead in the third quarter, pulling within two points on a Cyr layup with 7:54 remaining. The Judges answered with six consecutive points to restore an eight-point advantage before Roy connected on a three-pointer to make it 34-29.
Cyr added another layup to bring the Eagles within three, but Brandeis used timely perimeter shooting to maintain its advantage. The Judges eventually carried a 47-40 lead into the fourth quarter.
Husson opened the final period with a renewed push, as Cyr continued to control the paint. A layup from freshman Avery Clark cut the deficit to 51-49 with 6:53 remaining, while junior Saige Evans later brought the Eagles within two points at 53-51.
After Brandeis pushed its advantage to 55-51, Evans converted another layup with 3:24 remaining before Clark knocked down a jumper at the 2:34 mark to tie the contest at 55-55.
Neither team scored over the final 2:34 of regulation, sending the game into overtime.
Brandeis opened the extra period with two free throws from Sofia Berisha, but Cyr answered with a three-point play at the 4:21 mark to give Husson its first lead of the afternoon, 58-57.
The Judges responded with three consecutive points before sophomore Sophia Carnes knocked down a jumper with 3:25 remaining to tie the game at 60-60. Saviah Shabazz answered with a three-pointer to put Brandeis back in front, 63-60, with 2:56 remaining.
Cyr cut the deficit to one with a layup at the 1:49 mark before Evans connected on a pair of free throws with 1:12 remaining to give Husson a 64-63 advantage.
Berisha briefly put the Judges back ahead with a jumper at the 48-second mark, but Cyr calmly knocked down two free throws with 28 seconds remaining to restore the Eagles' one-point lead.
Claire Candela then split a pair of free throws with 17 seconds remaining, tying the game at 66-66 and setting the stage for Husson's final possession.
Following an Eagles timeout, Cyr found Roy for the go-ahead three-pointer with five seconds remaining, giving Husson a 69-66 advantage. Shabazz's potential game-tying three-point attempt missed with one second left, sealing the Eagles' overtime victory.
Clark and Evans each finished with nine points, with Clark adding eight rebounds, three steals and two assists. Evans collected six rebounds, two assists and a block, while Roy finished with six points, four rebounds and two assists, connecting on both of her three-point attempts.
Carnes contributed six points, three rebounds, three assists and a game-high four steals, while Abby Radel dished out a team-high five assists and grabbed two rebounds.
Husson dominated the glass, outrebounding Brandeis 47-33, including an 18-13 advantage on the offensive boards. The Eagles also held a 42-30 advantage in points in the paint and a 21-9 edge in second-chance points.
The Eagles shot 40.3 percent (29-of-72) from the field and 81.8 percent (9-of-11) from the free-throw line, while limiting the Judges to 35.9 percent (23-of-64) shooting.
Husson is back in action on Wednesday when it heads to Saint Joseph's College of Maine for a 5:30 p.m. contest.
