WB: Swormstedt’s career high lifts Panthers over NEC

HENNIKER, N.H. – Sophomore Macy Swormstedt (Laconia, N.H.) scored a career-high 23 points to lead Plymouth State University to a 53-48 win over New England College in non-conference women’s basketball action at Bridges Gymnasium on Monday night. The Panthers maintained a slim 22-20 advantage at halftime before taking control with a dominant third quarter. PSU shot nearly 60% in the frame, outscoring the Pilgrims, 21-6, to carry a 43-26 lead into the fourth quarter. NEC chipped away, cutting the deficit to 49-41 on a three-pointer with four minutes remaining, but Plymouth State responded to restore its double-digit lead. A free…