STANDISH, ME-Angelica Hurley (Groveland, MA) delivered a standout performance with 17 points and 10 rebounds—both game-high totals—to lead Saint Joseph's College (5-2) to a dominant 68-38 win over the University of Southern Maine (4-3) in a non-conference women's basketball game on Sunday evening at Mike McDevitt Court.

With the win, the Monks secured the Costello Cup for the ninth consecutive season. The annual Costello Cup, awarded to the winner of the rivalry game, honors the late Dr. Richard "Doc" Costello, former USM Athletic Director and long-time coach for both the men's and women's basketball programs. Saint Joseph's victory on Sunday gives them the cup for the ninth straight year and the 13th time in the 33-year history of the series. Southern Maine still leads the Costello Cup series, 21-13. This matchup marked the 56th meeting between the two teams, with Southern Maine holding a 41-15 lead in the all-time series. However, Saint Joseph's has now won the last nine encounters, including a 53-52 win on November 26, 2023.

How It Happened
Saint Joseph's took control early with a strong first quarter, outscoring Southern Maine 19-5. Hurley, Madison Lebel (Hermon, ME), and Grace Ramsdell (Wells, ME) each contributed five points in the opening frame, while the Huskies struggled offensively, shooting just 2-for-10 from the field.

The Monks continued to extend their lead in the second quarter, outscoring the Huskies 24-7 to take a commanding 43-12 advantage at halftime. Logan Brown led the charge in the second, scoring six points.

Southern Maine improved in the second half, outscoring the Monks 26-25, but the deficit proved too large to overcome.

Leaders-SJC

• Angelica Hurley recorded a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds and a steal
• Junior Madison Lebel added 10 points and five rebounds 
• Junior Grace Ramsdell contributed seven rebounds and nine points
• Logan Brown notched nine points off the bench with three rebounds

Leaders-USM

• Senior Luna Love led the Huskies with eight points off of the bench.
• Freshman Lucy Wiles added six points.