Myles Blackley anchored the New Hampshire Wildcats’ offense with 15 points and seven rebounds to secure a 59-55 victory over Brown in their season opener on Monday. The win marks the start of a promising campaign for the Wildcats (1-0), who displayed resilience against a competitive Brown squad. Blackley’s all-around performance was pivotal, providing the team with the necessary scoring depth and board control to maintain a lead in a tightly contested game.
Wildcats secure opening night victory with balanced scoring and strong rebounding effort.
Tyler Bike contributed significantly to the Wildcats’ attack, adding 13 points on 3-of-10 shooting, including two three-pointers, while going a perfect 5-for-6 from the free-throw line. Erik Oliver-Bush rounded out the scoring line with nine points, shooting efficiently from the field and the line. On the other side of the floor, Brown (0-1) saw Jeremiah Jenkins lead all scorers with 17 points and two steals, though Brady Loughlin’s 12 points and N’famara Dabo’s eight points and nine rebounds were not enough to overcome the Wildcats’ defense.
Looking ahead, New Hampshire will test their early-season form on the road against Rider this Thursday. Brown aims to bounce back from their opening night loss by hosting Boston University on Friday. Both teams enter the remainder of the week with crucial opportunities to establish momentum and define their respective trajectories for the upcoming season.
Source: Yahoo Sports
