In Durham, New Hampshire, a tight basketball match unfolded on Thursday night as Maine triumphed over New Hampshire with a score of 73-66.
Kellen Tynes was pivotal in Maine’s victory, contributing 16 points, along with grabbing seven rebounds and providing five assists for the Black Bears, who improved their record to 17-12 overall and 9-5 in the America East Conference. AJ Lopez was another key player, scoring 15 points, making six out of 12 shots, including two out of four from beyond the arc. Quion Burns also made a significant impact, achieving 13 points by hitting five of his 12 shot attempts, with three of those coming from three-point range. Additionally, Burns was effective on the boards, securing nine rebounds.
On the other side, the New Hampshire Wildcats, who now hold a record of 8-22 overall and 6-9 in conference play, were led by Sami Pissis. Pissis had an impressive performance with 24 points, making him the leading scorer for his team. Khalil Badru supported the effort by contributing 12 points, seven rebounds, and five steals, showing his versatility on both ends of the court. Meanwhile, Davide Poser chipped in with 10 points.
The victory was a significant boost for the Black Bears as they continue their quest in the America East Conference standings.
