Binghamton recently faced New Hampshire and lost 65-38. Bella Pucci, a sophomore guard, scored 14 points for the Bearcats. Kendall Bennett, another sophomore forward, contributed 10 points. Pucci also had three steals and four rebounds, while Bennett recorded two blocked shots.
In individual stats, Jadyn Weltz, a redshirt junior guard, is impressive. She ranks third in the America East for steals, averaging 1.8 per game, and seventh in assists with 2.8 per game. Pucci is making her mark as well, sitting eighth in rebounding (5.6 rebounds per game). Bennett is also notable, standing fifth in blocks with an average of 1.0 per game.
Looking at the team stats, Binghamton leads the America East in steals, averaging 8.6 per game. They are also strong in rebounding, coming in second at 34.8 rebounds per game.
Maine faced off against UAlbany and lost 56-40. Caroline Dotsey was the standout for the Black Bears, scoring 14 points. Caroline Bornemann added seven points and secured eight rebounds.
Bornemann has been a key player, ranking fifth in scoring with an average of 12.4 points per game. She also stands out in rebounding, sitting second in the America East with 7.9 rebounds per game. Paula Gallego is another strong player, ranking second in assists at 3.6 per game, while Asta Blauenfeldt ranks sixth in steals with an average of 1.6.
As a team, Maine excels in assists, leading the conference by averaging 14.9 assists per game.
Maine has a strong history against Binghamton, leading their all-time series 32-16. However, the Bearcats won their earlier matchup this season with a score of 69-59 at home on January 9. In that game, Weltz had an impressive performance with 21 points, six assists, five steals, and four rebounds.
