Evans double double propels Husson women’s basketball to season opening win

Evans double double propels Husson women’s basketball to season opening win

Saige Evans (Old Town) recorded a double double, and Husson got out to a 24-4 lead after one quarter on Friday night in a 92-54 season opening women’s basketball win over Gallaudet University in the Brandeis University Tip-Off Tournament at Red Auerbach Arena in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Husson had four players in double figures, led by Evans who finished with 24 points and 13 rebounds. Addison Cyr (Mattanawcook Academy) in her collegiate debut had 13 points and five rebounds. Sophia Carnes added 11 points, while Lily Roy (Wisdom) put in 10. The Eagles will play host Brandeis in the championship game of the tournament on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. Brandeis defeated Wheaton (Mass.) 61-45 in the other game on Friday evening.

Photos of Saige Evans and Addison Cyr from Husson Athletics