Seawolves get 16 points, five rebounds and five assists from Jeter
Durham, N.H. - Lauren Wells banked in a jumper from 15 feet out with 2.4 seconds left as New Hampshire, down 17 points in the first half, came from behind to defeat the Stony Brook women's basketball team, 50-49 at Lundholm Gymnasium on Wednesday night. The Wildcats, who outrebounded the Seawolves 52-30, ended the game on an 11-2 run. Sophomore Kirsten Jeter (Elmont, N.Y.) had 16 points, five rebounds and five assists for Stony Brook (6-19, 4-9 America East). New Hampshire is 7-20, 5-8.
After Abigail LaRosa fouled sophomore Misha Horsey (Wyncote, Pa.) with 10.7 seconds left, Horsey missed the front end of a one-and-one. Candace Williams rebounded and handed the ball off to Wells, who dribbled the length of the floor and banked in the shot from the left side, free throw line extended.
With 22 seconds left and Stony Brook leading 47-46, Horsey went to the line for a one-and-one opportunity. She missed long but her attempt was rebounded by Jeter, who kicked the ball out to junior Kairsten Nunn (Bowie, Md) as she was fouled. Nunn knocked down both ends giving Stony Brook a three-point lead. On the ensuing possession, Wells again dribbled the length of the floor for a layup, setting up the final sequence of the game.
Defense was key to Stony Brook's start as it forced New Hampshire into 0-for-5 shooting for the first five minutes of the game as well as five turnovers. Amy Simpson's layup and Williams' free throws were all the Wildcats were able to muster the first 9:05 of the game. New Hampshire closed to within five, 11-6, but Stony Brook would make its biggest run of the game. Nunn had five points in a 15-3 spurt by the Seawolves as they led by 17, 26-9. New Hampshire continued to struggle from the field during the Seawolves' spurt, going just 1-of-11.
Jeter's basket with 3:35 left was Stony Brook's final of the half. The Wildcats ended the first on a 9-0 run but the Seawolves still led by eight, 26-18.
The Seawolves scored on 4-of-5 possessions to start the second half while regaining a 13-point lead. With Stony Brook leading by as many as 15, 43-28, Williams' jumper with 6:33 remaining got New Hampshire with nine, 43-34. But on the ensuing possession, Horsey hit a jumper as the shot clock expired to give the Seawolves an 11-point lead.
Williams, who had 13 of her 17 points in the second half, completed a three-point play to get the Wildcats within six, 45-39, but again Stony Brook had the answer, this time coming from Jeter's long two. Jeter's basket at 5:03 was Stony Brook's final field goal of the game. New Hampshire countered with a 7-0 run capped by a layup from Racheal Fowler with 43 seconds left.
Jeter, who earned America East Player of the Game honors for Stony Brook, scored in double digits for the eighth straight game. Nunn finished with nine points and junior Sarah Kazadi (Bronx, N.Y.) had nine rebounds.
Williams added 14 rebounds for a double-double. Wells scored eight of her 11 points in the second half including the game-winner to be named New Hampshire's America East Player of the Game.
Stony Brook returns home to face Hartford on Saturday night. Tip-off against the Hawks is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
After Abigail LaRosa fouled sophomore Misha Horsey (Wyncote, Pa.) with 10.7 seconds left, Horsey missed the front end of a one-and-one. Candace Williams rebounded and handed the ball off to Wells, who dribbled the length of the floor and banked in the shot from the left side, free throw line extended.
With 22 seconds left and Stony Brook leading 47-46, Horsey went to the line for a one-and-one opportunity. She missed long but her attempt was rebounded by Jeter, who kicked the ball out to junior Kairsten Nunn (Bowie, Md) as she was fouled. Nunn knocked down both ends giving Stony Brook a three-point lead. On the ensuing possession, Wells again dribbled the length of the floor for a layup, setting up the final sequence of the game.
Defense was key to Stony Brook's start as it forced New Hampshire into 0-for-5 shooting for the first five minutes of the game as well as five turnovers. Amy Simpson's layup and Williams' free throws were all the Wildcats were able to muster the first 9:05 of the game. New Hampshire closed to within five, 11-6, but Stony Brook would make its biggest run of the game. Nunn had five points in a 15-3 spurt by the Seawolves as they led by 17, 26-9. New Hampshire continued to struggle from the field during the Seawolves' spurt, going just 1-of-11.
Jeter's basket with 3:35 left was Stony Brook's final of the half. The Wildcats ended the first on a 9-0 run but the Seawolves still led by eight, 26-18.
The Seawolves scored on 4-of-5 possessions to start the second half while regaining a 13-point lead. With Stony Brook leading by as many as 15, 43-28, Williams' jumper with 6:33 remaining got New Hampshire with nine, 43-34. But on the ensuing possession, Horsey hit a jumper as the shot clock expired to give the Seawolves an 11-point lead.
Williams, who had 13 of her 17 points in the second half, completed a three-point play to get the Wildcats within six, 45-39, but again Stony Brook had the answer, this time coming from Jeter's long two. Jeter's basket at 5:03 was Stony Brook's final field goal of the game. New Hampshire countered with a 7-0 run capped by a layup from Racheal Fowler with 43 seconds left.
Jeter, who earned America East Player of the Game honors for Stony Brook, scored in double digits for the eighth straight game. Nunn finished with nine points and junior Sarah Kazadi (Bronx, N.Y.) had nine rebounds.
Williams added 14 rebounds for a double-double. Wells scored eight of her 11 points in the second half including the game-winner to be named New Hampshire's America East Player of the Game.
Stony Brook returns home to face Hartford on Saturday night. Tip-off against the Hawks is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
