STANDISH, MAINE - The University of New England Nor'easters improved to 14-7 with a 66-40 win over Saint Joseph's College. Senior Essie McKinnon (South Portland, ME) had 13 points in the victory.

UNE forced 31 St. Joe's turnovers and held the Monks to just 44 field goal attempts. The Nor'easters held a commanding 32-15 lead going into the break and continued to limit St. Joe's scoring opportunities in the second half.

St. Joe's junior captain Kaylin Regula (Windham, ME) led all scorers with 14 points and 7 boards. First year Sasha Bowen (Boston, MA) chipped in with 7 points, 4 boards and 2 steals all coming in the second half while first year Mallory Clark (Ipswich, MA) recorded 6 points and 5 boards.

Senior Kelsi Royer (Lewiston, ME) had 10 points and three steals and first year Brooke Weston (Dixfield, ME) had 9 points and 4 assists for UNE.

The St. Joe's squad travels to Green Mountain College in Vermont on 2/12 for a 2:00 p.m. game while UNE takes on Salve Regina in Newport, RI on 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.