DURHAM – Junior guard Eva DeChent recorded 26 points and eight steals as the University of New Hampshire women’s basketball team defeated New England College, 76-29, on Sunday afternoon at Lundholm Gym.

DeChent was a highly-efficient 11 of 14 shooting from the floor, including 3-for-4 on 3-pointers, in 17 minutes, 31 seconds of playing time.

Graduate student guard Sydney Lusher (Oneida, N.Y.) was UNH’s next leading scorer with nine points and sophomore guard Elizabeth Lavoie pf Hampstead recorded eight points, four rebounds and four steals.

UNH, which broke the program record with 28 steals, improved to 2-3 overall by remaining undefeated at home (2-0).

This was an exhibition game for New England College (1-1 record). The Pilgrims were led by Camryn Lewis’ nine points and game-high 10 rebounds.

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UNH returns to action Thursday at 3 p.m. at Army West Point. The Wildcats’ next home game is Friday, Dec. 5 (11a.m.) against Merrimack College.