LEE, N.H. (Interstat) — Mekhi Gray scored 16 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead Maine to a 61-58 victory over New Hampshire in an America East Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Lundholm Gym.

The Black Bears, who avenged a loss to the Wildcats from last month, used a disruptive defense to secure the road win. Maine forced 13 turnovers, converting them into 15 points, and held New Hampshire to 37% shooting from the floor.

Belal El Shakery posted a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Wildcats. Logan Carey added 16 points for Maine, which improved to 7-20. New Hampshire fell to 8-18.