The New Haven women's basketball team overcame a 19-point halftime deficit to secure a 69-67 road victory over Saint Anselm, with junior Sabira Ahayeva making a buzzer-beating jumper for the game winner. Ahayeva, in her first start of the season, contributed crucially with two points, two rebounds, and an assist. Graduate post player Aurora Deshaies and junior guard Charlotte Bassett led the team with 18 points each, and Makaela Johnson added a dozen points. Deshaies notably scored 15 of her points in the second half, shooting 8-of-10 from the field. The team shot 52.1% from the field, connecting on 25-of-48 attempts, and 7-of-13 from three-point range. Defensively, they improved significantly in the second half, holding the home team to under 35% shooting. The Chargers forced 11 turnovers, resulting in 16 points, and were outrebounded 29-24. They will conclude their two-game road trip against the Saint Rose Golden Knights in Albany, New York.

By the Numbers
  • New Haven's field goal percentage: 52.1%
  • Deshaies scored 15 of her 18 points in the second half
  • Chargers forced 11 turnovers and scored 16 points off of those miscues
  • New Haven was outrebounded 29-24
State of Play
  • New Haven secured a comeback victory after trailing by 19 points at halftime
  • They will play the Saint Rose Golden Knights in Albany, New York
Bottom Line

The New Haven women's basketball team staged an impressive comeback, securing a road victory after being down by 19 points at halftime, setting the stage for an upcoming game against the Saint Rose Golden Knights in Albany, New York.