Niagara University, N.Y. – Kenedie Haruna scored 17 points and made all seven of her free throws, but Niagara fell to New Hampshire 71-52 on Sunday at the Gallagher Center.
Niagara drops to 0-3 on the season, while New Hampshire improves to 2-1.
Kenedie Haruna recorded a team high in points with 17, adding five rebounds, five steals and two blocks in 37 minutes. Her five steals led a Niagara defense that forced 19 turnovers.
Niagara trailed 26-13 after the first quarter, but its offense found a rhythm from there. Alejandra Rioja scored nine points on 4-of-6 shooting and handed out two assists, while Kimora Berry also added nine points and two steals. Jade Campbell contributed seven points off the bench, going 3-of-4 at the line, and Kennedy Coles knocked down a 3-pointer for five points.
The Purple Eagles were sharp at the free-throw line, making 14 of 17 (82.4%), and they outscored the Wildcats 14-7 from the stripe. They also scored 28 points in the paint and grabbed nine offensive rebounds, with Jisca Bila pulling down five boards, with Haruna, Berry, and Campbell adding two on the offensive glass.
Niagara Notes
• Niagara goes to 1-1 all-time against New Hampshire
• Berry recorded a career best in points (9), assists (2), and steals (2)
• Haruna also recorded a career high in points (17) and steals (5)
• Niagara recorded 17 points off turnovers compared to New Hampshire's 13
Up Next
Niagara women's basketball is back in action on Wednesday, November 11, as they host Stony Brook for a 6 p.m. start time inside the Gallagher Center
