WORCESTER, Mass. – Freshman guard Breezie Williams (Canton, Ohio) led the team with 11 points and five steals as the University of New Hampshire women’s basketball team fell to Holy Cross 56-49 on Wednesday evening from the Hart Center.

The Wildcats’ record falls to 2-2 (0-0 AE) and Holy Cross’ improves to 2-1. (0-0 Patriot League).

In the second quarter, The ‘Cats held the Crusaders from scoring through the first five minutes going on a 4-0 run.

UNH forced 10 Holy Cross turnovers during second quarter play with six steals.The Wildcats led the Crusaders in points off turnovers, 20-8.

Senior guard Brooke Kane of Derry led the team in defensive rebounds with eight and was second in scoring with 10.

UNH returns to Lundholm Gym when they welcome Northeastern on Saturday with a 1 p.m. tipoff.