PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. – Senior class members Dominique Stellmacher and Lauren Boivin combined for 34 points on Saturday afternoon, but it was not enough as Pace University handed the University of New Haven women’s basketball team a 75-48 loss at the Goldstein Fit Center.
Stellmacher finished with a team-high 18 points, four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and four steals and Boivin grabbed seven boards to go along with her 16 points. Outside of their double-digit showings though, the Chargers offense struggled to get going. Ayana Duncanson led the team with eight rebounds and added four points.
Brittany Huggins was one of three players in double-figures for the hosting Setters. Huggins poured in 21 points on 7-of-12 shooting, while Kerri White registered 15 points and Brittany Shields scored 12.
Shooting woes plagued the visiting team, as the Chargers connected on just 30 percent (18-of-60) of their field goals. Furthermore, a formidable effort from the Setters bench also proved to be a major difference. Pace collected 19 points from its bench, compared to just four from UNH’s. In addition, Pace knocked down nearly 60 percent of its shots from the floor, including 11-of-19 from behind the arc (66.7 percent).
The Setters jumped out to a quick lead in the game and never looked back. Pace outscored New Haven 41-21 in the first half and was able to cruise to comfortable victory in the second stanza. Overwhelmed by injuries, the Chargers tallied double-digit minutes from just six athletes.
With the loss, the Chargers dropped to 2-24 overall and 1-21 in the Northeast-10 Conference. Pace continued its fine season, improving to 21-7, 15-7 in the league.
The Chargers return to action on Wednesday, February 23 with their final game of the 2010-11 campaign. UNH will take on Adelphi University at 5:30 p.m. at Charger Gymnasium. Prior to the tip-off, the women’s basketball program will honor its five seniors as they conclude their careers.