When and Where: January 7, 2026 – Manchester, N.H. (Stan Spirou Field House)
Score: Saint Michael's College 78, Southern New Hampshire University 65
Records: SNHU 6-5 (1-3 NE10), SMC 6-6 (1-3 NE10)
The Southern New Hampshire University women's basketball team saw its four-game winning streak come to an end with a 78-65 loss to Saint Michael's College in Northeast 10 play on Wednesday evening at the Stan Spirou Field House. Sophomore Samantha Pfeil (Methuen, Mass.) lead SNHU with a career-high 13 points.
KEY MOMENTS
- Saint Michael's used a strong start to build an early advantage, and never trailed, opening the game on a 12-4 run and taking a 20-12 lead after the first quarter. The Purple Knights continued to control the tempo in the second period, extending their lead to 41-28 at the halftime break.
- SNHU managed to cut the lead to seven points in the final quarter, but fell short in the comeback bid.
NOTES
- Pfeil led the Penmen with a career-high 13 points, connecting on five field goals. Her three three-pointers were also a new personal mark.
- Senior Meghan Gordon (Attleboro, Mass.) added 12 points and six rebounds, while junior Ava Winterburn (New Boston, N.H.) chipped in 11 points, four rebounds, and a career-best five assists.
- Sophomore Taylor Brennan (Southbury, Conn.) added seven points and seven rebounds and freshman Aniela Kwo (Haverhill, Mass.) had six points and six rebounds.
- Saint Michael's shot efficiently from the field (40.0 percent) and at the free-throw line (79 percent), while SNHU was held to 65 points for the first time since December 10.
- The Purple Knights continue to hold the advantage in the all-time series 33-28, though the Penmen have won 10 of the last 12 meetings.
WHAT'S NEXT
- The Penmen head to Southern Connecticut State University on Saturday (1/10) for a 1:30 p.m. contest with the Owls.
- The next home game is next Tuesday (1/13) when SNHU will play host to cross-town rival Saint Anselm College at 5:30 p.m.
