HIGH POINT, N.C. – The High Point University women’s basketball team improved to 3-0 on the season with a commanding, 82-69, win over Merrimack College on Wednesday night inside the Qubein Center.
Site: Qubein Center
Score: High Point 82, Merrimack 69
Records: High Point (3-0), Merrimack (1-2)
Head Coach Chelsea Banbury: “That was definitely a game of runs. I think we must have better starts, we come out and we’re down and we don’t have very good starts. It’s going to start on the defensive end. I don’t think our defensive intensity has been there the last two games. Fortunately, tonight, our bench was huge for us. They came in, made plays, and they turned them over. Peyton [Gerdes] was a huge part of that. She pressured up top and forced turnovers that turned into points. Forcing 27 turnovers and having 16 steals, I’d say that’s pretty good defense. We need to keep it up for 40 minutes.”
After falling behind early, High Point responded with a huge 31-point second quarter to flip the momentum and take a 42-28 lead into halftime. The Panthers never trailed again, maintaining control through a balanced offensive effort and strong defense.
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Aaliyah Collins led the way with 21 points, two rebounds, five steals, and three assists in a complete performance. The redshirt sophomore, Peyton Gerdes added a career-high 14 points off the bench, while recording four steals. Chana Paxixe also tallied 11 points, seven rebounds, and six assists.
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The Purple & White were strong off the bench as HPU continued to shine as the Panthers’ bench outscored Merrimack’s, 53-10. Dom Nesland contributed nine points, seven rebounds, and Brecken Snotherly filled the stat sheet with seven points, five rebounds, and six assists.
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On the defensive end, HPU forced 27 Warrior turnovers, converting them into 24 points.
With the victory, High Point improves to 3-0 for the first time under Banbury and will look to keep the momentum rolling when it returns to action this weekend.
Up Next: High Point will host East Carolina University on Sunday, November 16 at 2:00 p.m.
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