Myles Blackley absolutely lit it up with 15 points to kick off New Hampshire’s season, powering the Wildcats to a tight 59-55 victory over Brown on Monday. That’s a 1-0 start right out of the gate for New Hampshire, and Blackley was undeniably the man of the hour, putting the league on notice.
Wildcats Claw Their Way To A W
Blackley wasn’t just scoring either, he pulled down seven rebounds, making him a force all over the court. It wasn’t a solo show though. Tyler Bike chipped in with 13 points, even with a tough 3 for 10 shooting night, hitting a couple of crucial threes and going 5 of 6 from the free throw line. And don’t sleep on Erik Oliver-Bush, who added nine points on efficient 2 of 4 shooting, including a three, and sinking 4 of 5 from the line. Every single one of those buckets mattered in a game this close.
Bears’ Fight Falls Short
Brown, kicking off their season at 0-1, definitely put up a fight, but it wasn’t enough to seal the deal at home. Jeremiah Jenkins was their guy, leading the Bears with a game-high 17 points and snagging two steals. Brady Loughlin added 12 points, and N’famara Dabo made his presence known with eight points and a whopping nine rebounds. They had their moments, but New Hampshire just held on.
What’s next for these squads? New Hampshire hits the road on Thursday to face Rider, looking to keep that momentum rolling. Meanwhile, Brown gets another shot at home to snag their first win of the season when they host Boston University on Friday. It’s early in the season, but every game counts, and these teams are already showing us they’re ready to battle!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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