University of Massachusets Athletics
Sunday, November 27
Amherst, Mass.
2 p.m.
University of Massachusetts
4-2
73
vs
44
Merrimack
2-4
1
2
3
4
F
Merrimack
9
10
7
18
44
Massachusetts
17
12
25
19
73
Leidel Paces Women's Hoops in 73-44 Win Over Merrimack
November 27, 2016 | Women's Basketball
Minutewomen win third straight behind freshman's 26 points.
AMHERST, Mass. - A season-high 26-point performance by freshman Hailey Leidel paved the way for the UMass women's basketball team in a 73-44 win over Merrimack on Sunday afternoon at the Mullins Center. The win marked the third straight for the Minutewomen who improve to 4-2 overall on the year.
Along with the 26 points, Leidel added eight rebounds and four assists. She shot 9-of-12 from the floor including a 4-of-6 effort from beyond the arc.
Overall, UMass had three players in double figures including double-double performances by Maggie Mulligan and Jessica George. Mulligan recorded her Atlantic 10 leading fifth of the season with 15 points and 15 rebounds. George had her first career double-double effort with 10 points and 10 rebounds - both career highs. Freshman Ryan Holder rounded out the scoring leaders with 13 points.
Merrimack (2-4) was led by Lindsay Werner who had a game-high 27 points on the strength of nine three-pointers. For the game, she was 9-of-16 beyond the arc and 9-of-18 overall from the floor. Savannah Johnson was the next high scorer for the Warriors with four points.
A strong day at the free throw line helped the Minutewomen who converted 15-of-16 at the charity stripe while Merrimack attempted, and hit, just two free throws for the game.
UMass led 29-19 at the intermission before a 16-to-2 run to start the third quarter opened up the game. Leidel scored seven points in the run, while George added five including three-pointers from both.
The Minutewomen will return to action on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at Hartford. Tip-off is slated for 6 p.m.
For complete coverage of the UMass women's basketball team, follow the Minutewomen on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook at @UMassWBB and online at www.UMassAthletics.com.
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Along with the 26 points, Leidel added eight rebounds and four assists. She shot 9-of-12 from the floor including a 4-of-6 effort from beyond the arc.
Overall, UMass had three players in double figures including double-double performances by Maggie Mulligan and Jessica George. Mulligan recorded her Atlantic 10 leading fifth of the season with 15 points and 15 rebounds. George had her first career double-double effort with 10 points and 10 rebounds - both career highs. Freshman Ryan Holder rounded out the scoring leaders with 13 points.
Merrimack (2-4) was led by Lindsay Werner who had a game-high 27 points on the strength of nine three-pointers. For the game, she was 9-of-16 beyond the arc and 9-of-18 overall from the floor. Savannah Johnson was the next high scorer for the Warriors with four points.
A strong day at the free throw line helped the Minutewomen who converted 15-of-16 at the charity stripe while Merrimack attempted, and hit, just two free throws for the game.
UMass led 29-19 at the intermission before a 16-to-2 run to start the third quarter opened up the game. Leidel scored seven points in the run, while George added five including three-pointers from both.
The Minutewomen will return to action on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at Hartford. Tip-off is slated for 6 p.m.
For complete coverage of the UMass women's basketball team, follow the Minutewomen on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook at @UMassWBB and online at www.UMassAthletics.com.
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Team Stats
MER
UMASS
FG%
.296
.433
3FG%
.345
.545
FT%
1.000
.938
RB
25
46
TO
19
14
STL
7
8
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
26
FGM
9
3FGM
4
FTM
4
Pts
15
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
7
Pts
13
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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