UNH's Adara Groman, shown earleir in the season, had 12 points fo rthe Wildcats Saturday in a loss at Boston College. (Photo courtesy of UNH Athletics)

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — The University of New Hampshire women’s basketball team was defeated at ACC foe Boston College, 88-52 on New Year’s Day at Conte Forum in non-conference play.

The Wildcats fall to 3-8 overall on the year, while the Eagles improve to 9-4 overall on the season.

UNH was led offensively by graduate student Amanda Torres (Hudson, N.H.) and sophomore Adara Groman (Hopkinton, Mass.), posting 12 points apiece in the losing effort. Torres was a perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line in the game.

Junior Héléna Delaruelle (Enghien-les-Bains, France) recorded another solid all-around game with eight points, five rebounds and five assists, while sophomore Bella Stuart (Clifton Park, N.Y.) chipped in with seven points on 3-of-3 shooting with three rebounds and two steals for the Wildcats.

The Wildcats opened the first quarter on fire, shooting 69% (9-of-13 FG) in the opening stanza and trailed by only two points (20-18) at the end of the first frame, but the Eagles outscored UNH, 35-8 in the second quarter.

BC was led by Taylor Soule with a game-high 15 points, while Makayla Dickens chipped in with 13 points.

UNH returns to action for the America East opener on Wednesdayagainst Vermont. Game time from Lundholm Gymnasium is 6 p.m. on ESPN+.

WILDCAT MEN DECIDE AGAINST GAME TODAY

The University of New Hampshire men’s basketball team has decided to forego its home game against Connecticut College on Sunday at Lundholm Gymnasium in preparation for the Wildcats’ America East opener on Thursday, January 6 at Vermont (7pm) on ESPNU.

“We want to start by thanking Connecticut College for their flexibility in scheduling Sunday’s game on short notice and their understanding in our subsequent decision to cancel the game,” UNH head coach Bill Herrion said. “Safety is our number one priority, and based on what is happening around the country, we feel it is in the best interest of our program to forego tomorrow’s game. We now turn our focus on preparing for Thursday’s night conference opener at Vermont in front of a national television audience on ESPNU.”