UNH's Kelsey MacCallum tries to maneuver through UConn's defense duirng Sunday's game in Durham. (Courtesy photo by Andrew Yourell/UNH Athletics)

DURHAM – Sophomore Kelsey MacCallum (Franklin, Mass.) recorded a team; and career-high three points but the University of New Hampshire women’s lacrosse team was defeated 23-10 by the University of Connecticut in Sunday’s matchup at Tucker Field.

MaCallum finished with a personal-best two goals and also had an assist. Junior Liv Dunn (Newbury, Mass.) was one of two other Wildcats who recorded at least two points as Dunn had two goals on four shots. Senior Abby Cranney of Amherst, a Souhegan alum, was the ‘Cat who recorded multiple points with two goals on three shots.

UNH starting goalkeeper senior Issy Torres (Elmhurst, Ill.) recorded five saves and allowed seven goals in two stints that totaled 25 minutes; she was charged with the loss. Freshman goalie Maria Hagan (Downers Grove, Ill.) played a stretch of 35 minutes and recorded eight saves while allowing 16 goals.

UConn was led offensively by two players who had five goals each. Sydney Watson led the team with seven points by recording five goals and two assists, as well as a game-high 13 draw controls. Lia LaPrise had an assist in addition to five goals for a total of six points.

UConn starting goalie Landyn White made 10 saves and allowed nine goals through three quarters. Georgia Hoey stopped two of three shots on goal in the fourth quarter.

UNH is now 1-3 overall and UConn won its second consecutive game to improve to 3-1.

The Wildcats return to action Wednesday, March 2 at Boston University at 3 p.m. New Hampshire’s next home game is Saturday, March 12 (1 p.m.) against Columbia University.