NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. – The Merrimack College women's basketball team captured a dominating victory in their home opener against the University of New Hampshire.

The Basics
Score: UNH 49, Merrimack 59
Records: UNH (2-1), Merrimack (1-2)
 
Rapid Recap
Merrimack came out of the gates strong on both ends of the floor taking an 18-5 lead in the first quarter. It would be the long range shots that we're working for the Warriors as they hit four first quarter three pointers. In the second quarter Merrimack would continue their domination over the Wildcats. Thalia Shepard was great in the frame scoring major buckets and making some key plays to balloon the Warriors advantage. In the third quarter MC would pack it on going up as much as 23 points on UNH. However, the Wildcats would go on a 17-0 run to end the quarter to draw it closer heading into the final ten minutes of play. The Warriors would never stop playing in this one as they had an answer for every burst the Wildcats threw their way in the fourth. Some big time shots came from Lydia Melaschenko as well as some crafty post moves from Madison Roman down the stretch. The Warriors would take care of business in the fourth quarter and grab a double digit victory over their neighbors to the north.
 
Notes and Numbers

• Thalia Shepard once again led the scoring for Merrimack with 16 points adding five rebounds and three steals 
• Paloma Garcia had her best scoring day of the season so far with a 14 point outing
• Madison Roman pulled in eight rebounds and added another nine points

Up Next
Merrimack will stay at home as they will play in their first game in Lawler Arena on Saturday November 16^th at 7:00 PM versus Bucknell University.
 
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