Kelley Paradis came off the bench to pour in 21 points and make six steals in UNE's 81-65 win
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BIDDEFORD, Maine -- First-year guard Kelley Paradis (Newport, Maine) scored a career-high 21 points on 9-for-13 shooting to lead the University of New England Nor'easters to an 81-65 victory over the Saint Joseph's College Monks in college women's basketball action Wednesday evening at the Campus Center.
Paradis tallied 12 points in the second half to help UNE protect its 36-27 halftime lead. She buried three 3-pointers in a span of 3:14 midway through frame as the Nor'easters opened up their advantage. Paradis finished with six steals, three assists and a pair of blocks to go with her game-high 21 points.
After Paradis' three-point barrage, the Monks were able to fight their way back, closing to within seven (69-62) at the 5:45 mark. First-year center Ashley Geel (St. George, Maine) knocked down a pair of trifectas to aid the surge.
The Nor'easters responded with an 8-0 run to put the game away. Sophomore guard Carrie Bunnell (Barnet, Vt.) scored six of the eight points, including four free throws.
UNE senior forward Sara Pelkey (Barre, Vt.) tossed in a season-high 18 points on 7 of 9 accuracy from the floor. Her fine all-around performance included eight rebounds, three steals and two blocks.
First-year forward Margo Russell (Madison, Maine) added 12 points for the winners, while Bunnell ended with 11. Senior point guard Alli Gamache (Dudley, Mass.) contributed six assists and four steals.
Junior guard Meghan Daigle (Grantham, N.H.) registered team highs for the Monks with 20 points and nine boards. Junior guard Carolyn Freeman (Scarborough, Maine) scored 11 points.
UNE shot 51.7 percent (31 of 60) from the floor and controlled the game inside for the second straight night, racking up a 40-28 rebounding margin and outscoring St. Joe's in the paint, 42-16. Both teams battled foul issues (42 total) and tunovers (46 combined).
The Nor'easters (4-3) have a week off before playing a home game versus Framingham State College next Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. St. Joe's (4-2) hosts the Merry Monk Tournament this Friday and Saturday.
