UNH's Marque Maultsby moves the ball against Bryant University on Tuesday afternoon. (Photo courtesy of the University of New Hampshire)

DURHAM, N.H. – K.J. McClurg (Morgantown, W.Va.) led four University of New Hampshire men’s basketball players in double-digit scoring with 18 points, but Bryant University closed the game on a 15-5 run in the last four minutes to pull away for a 93-85 victory Tuesday afternoon at Lundholm Gym.

Both teams are now 1-1 on the season.

McClurg, a freshman guard, was a perfect 8-for-8 from the foul line, and also had three rebounds and two assists. Nick Guararrama (Newington, Conn.; 16 points), Josh Hopkins (Greensboro, N.C.; 14) and Jayden Martinez (Cibolo, Texas; 10) were the other Wildcats in double digits. Guadarrama pulled down a game-high 15 rebounds.

Michael Green III (23 points) and Peter Kiss (22) led five Bryant double-digit scorers. Hall Elisias recorded a double-double with 13 points and team-high 11 rebounds.

UNH is scheduled to return to action Sunday at Quinnipiac University at 2 p.m.

“We had some really good performances,” UNH head coach Bill Herrion said. “K.J. McClurg, second college game and first Division I game of his career, was probably our best guard on the court. He played terrific… Good to have Josh Hopkins back. He made some 3’s, which we need him to do.

“We’ve got to get more out of our frontcourt. Nick Guadarrama, we can’t take him off the court right now. He’s playing well, and he’s that much of a factor. I think we need to get more help up there.”

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