When and Where: January 28, 2026 – Manchester, N.H. (Stan Spirou Field House)
Score: Southern New Hampshire University 56, Assumption University 51
Records: SNHU 11-6 (6-4 NE10), Assumption 13-5 (6-5 NE10)
Sophomore Samantha Pfeil (Methuen, Mass.) scored a game-high 14 points as the Southern New Hampshire University women's basketball team won its fifth straight game, holding off Assumption University, 56-51, on Wednesday night at the Stan Spirou Field House.
KEY MOMENTS
- The teams traded the lead throughout a low-scoring first half, with Assumption taking a slim 27-26 advantage into the break.
- SNHU took control in the third quarter by limiting the Greyhounds to just five points, while using an 8-0 run midway through the frame to open up a six-point lead.
- Assumption closed within three in the final minute, but the Penmen went 3-for-4 from the free-throw line over the final 21 seconds to seal the victory.
NOTES
- Southern New Hampshire has won five straight games and nine of its last 11.
- Pfeil finished 6-for-10 from the field, including 1-for-3 from beyond the arc, and added seven rebounds.
- Junior Ava Winterburn (New Boston, N.H.) recorded 13 points and a career-high nine rebounds, while also blocking a shot.
- Sophomore Taylor Brennan (Southbury, Conn.) scored 10 points and added three assists.
- Senior Meghan Gordon (Attleboro, Mass.) chipped in nine points, seven rebounds, two blocks and a steal.
- Graduate student Sydnie DeVries (Monson, Mass.) contributed six points, seven rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block.
- SNHU held Assumption to 31.6 percent shooting from the field and owned a 45-37 edge on the glass.
- The Greyhounds lead the all-time series 39-24. The teams split the regular season series, and SNHU has won three of the last four meetings.
WHAT'S NEXT
- SNHU hits the road on Saturday for a 1:30 p.m. matchup at American International College.
- The Penmen return home on Saturday, Feb. 7, for Pink Day against Adelphi University at 1:30 p.m.
