New Hampshire Wildcats Dominate Dartmouth Big Green in Women’s Basketball Showdown

LEE, N.H. (Interstat) — Eva DeChent scored 22 points to lead New Hampshire to a 74-38 victory over Dartmouth in a women’s nonconference basketball game Saturday at Lundholm Gym.

The Wildcats improved to 5-7 overall, while the Big Green fell to 8-3. New Hampshire took control with an 18-point second quarter and pulled away decisively after halftime, outscoring Dartmouth 44-15 in the second half.

DeChent, a junior from Westchester, N.Y., added seven rebounds and seven assists in 35 minutes. Elizabeth Lavoie contributed seven points and 10 rebounds for New Hampshire. Cate MacDonald led Dartmouth with 14 points.

An announced crowd of 481 saw the Wildcats shoot efficiently and use a balanced attack, with six players scoring at least five points. Dartmouth struggled offensively, managing only five points in the final quarter.