BIDDEFORD, ME - University of New England (4-3) defeated Saint Joseph's (4-2), 81-65, on Wednesday evening. Meghan Daigle '10 (Grantham, NH) netted 20 points, nine rebounds and four steals in the losing effort.

First-year guard Kelley Paradis (Newport, ME) scored a career-high 21 points on 9-for-13 shooting to lead the University of New England Nor'easters.

For St. Joe's, Carolyn Freeman '10 (Scarborough, ME/McAuley) added 11 points, Ashley Geel '12 (St. George, ME) scored nine points, Megan McDevitt '12 (Cumberland, ME) tallied seven points and Casey Drake '11 (Lebanon, NH) grabbed four steals.

Paradis scored 12 points in the second half to help UNE protect its 36-27 halftime lead. She buried three 3-pointers in a span of 3:14 midway through frame as the Nor'easters opened up their advantage. Paradis finished with six steals, three assists and a pair of blocks to go with her game-high 21 points.

After Paradis' three-point barrage, the Lady Monks were able to fight their way back, closing to within seven (69-62) at the 5:45 mark. First-year center Ashley Geel knocked down a pair of trifectas to aid the surge.

The Nor'easters responded with an 8-0 run to put the game away. Sophomore guard Carrie Bunnell (Barnet, VT) scored six of the eight points, including four free throws.

UNE senior forward Sara Pelkey (Barre, VT) tossed in a season-high 18 points on 7 of 9 accuracy from the floor. Her fine all-around performance included eight rebounds, three steals and two blocks.

First-year forward Margo Russell (Madison, ME) added 12 points for the winners, while Bunnell ended with 11. Senior point guard Alli Gamache (Dudley, MA) contributed six assists and four steals.

UNE shot 51.7 percent (31 of 60) from the floor and controlled the game inside for the second straight night, racking up a 40-28 rebounding margin and outscoring St. Joe's in the paint, 42-16. Both teams battled foul issues (42 total) and tunovers (46 combined).

The Nor'easters (4-3) have a week off before playing a home game versus Framingham State College next Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. St. Joe's hosts the Merry Monk Tournament this Friday and Saturday.

Newspaper Box Score
Saint Joseph's College (Me.) vs Univ. of New England
12/03/08 5:30 p.m. at Biddeford, Maine
At Biddeford, Maine
UNIV. OF NEW ENGLAND 81, SAINT JOSEPH'S COLLEGE (ME.) 65
SAINT JOSEPH'S COLLEGE (ME.) (4-2)
Meghan Daigle 7-11 5-5 20; Carolyn Freeman 4-8 2-3 11; Ashley Geel 3-8 1-1
9; Megan McDevitt 3-6 0-0 7; Casey Drake 0-2 4-4 4; Kayla Boston 2-4 0-0 4;
Alysn Ludwig 2-6 0-0 4; Sarah Fournier 1-2 0-0 3; Erin Cartwright 0-2 2-4 2;
Allison Miner 0-2 1-2 1; Andrea Enright 0-0 0-0 0; Katie Gagnon 0-0 0-0 0;
Kayla Nowell 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 22-52 15-19 65.
UNIV. OF NEW ENGLAND (4-3)
Kelley Paradis 9-13 0-0 21; Sara Pelkey 7-9 4-7 18; Margo Russell 4-7 2-3
12; Carrie Bunnell 3-9 5-7 11; Chelsey Meszaros 3-5 0-0 7; Hillary
Laferriere 2-2 2-2 6; April Mroz 1-1 0-1 2; Chelsey Durgin 1-1 0-0 2; Alli
Gamache 1-7 0-2 2; Lyndie Libby 0-0 0-0 0; Megan Gilbert 0-0 0-0 0; Kari
Pelletier 0-6 0-0 0. Totals 31-60 13-22 81.
Saint Joseph's College (Me.).. 27 38 - 65
Univ. of New England.......... 36 45 - 81
3-point goals--Saint Joseph's College (Me.) 6-10 (Ashley Geel 2-3; Carolyn
Freeman 1-2; Sarah Fournier 1-2; Meghan Daigle 1-1; Megan McDevitt 1-2),
Univ. of New England 6-16 (Kelley Paradis 3-5; Margo Russell 2-4; Chelsey
Meszaros 1-1; Alli Gamache 0-5; Carrie Bunnell 0-1). Fouled out--Saint
Joseph's College (Me.)-None, Univ. of New England-None. Rebounds--Saint
Joseph's College (Me.) 28 (Meghan Daigle 9), Univ. of New England 40 (Margo
Russell 9). Assists--Saint Joseph's College (Me.) 19 (Casey Drake 4; Meghan
Daigle 4), Univ. of New England 18 (Alli Gamache 6). Total fouls--Saint
Joseph's College (Me.) 22, Univ. of New England 20. Technical fouls--Saint
Joseph's College (Me.)-None, Univ. of New England-None. A-157

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