When and Where: December 9, 2025 – Manchester, N.H. (Stan Spirou Field House)
Score: Southern New Hampshire University 74, University of Bridgeport 69
Records: SNHU 5-4, UB 4-4
Sophomore
Jojo Wallace (Milford, Conn.) poured in a game-high 22 points, and senior
Ugo Nwachukwu (Imo State, Nigeria) added 18, as the Southern New Hampshire University men's basketball team rode a red-hot first half to a 74-69 non-conference win over the University of Bridgeport on Tuesday night at the Stan Spirou Field House.
KEY MOMENTS
- SNHU erupted for 49 first-half points, shooting 18-for-35 from the floor and 9-for-16 from three to build a double-digit cushion before halftime. Wallace fueled the surge with 17 points before the break, including a trio of early triples that pushed the Penmen ahead. Nwachukwu added 11 first-half points, including a pair of threes, and junior Levi Lawal (Laurel, Md.) provided a spark off the bench with nine points before intermission.
- Bridgeport made a late push, trimming the deficit to five in the closing minutes, but the Penmen hit enough free throws (17-of-21 in the second half) to secure the victory.
NOTES
- Wallace shot 7-for-16 from the field and 5-for-10 at the line, adding six rebounds and two assists.
- Nwachukwu recorded 18 points (6-11 FG, 2-5 3-FG, 4-4 FT) and nine rebounds, along with two steals.
- Lawal contributed nine points (4-7 FG) and five rebounds in 18 minutes.
- SNHU made nine threes in the opening half and 22 field goals overall for the game.
- The Penmen committed only 10 turnovers and converted 13 points off UB mistakes.
- SNHU held Bridgeport to 32 second-half points and improved to 3-1 at home this season.
- The Penmen lead the all-time series 33-23, with wins in four of the last five matchups.
WHAT'S NEXT
- The Penmen travel across town to face Saint Anselm College in a non-conference matchup on Saturday, December 13, at 1:30 p.m.
