Box Score

WATERVILLE, ME- Thomas (1-0) led wire to wire in a season-opening 64-53 victory against University of Maine (2-3) at Augusta Friday night. Freshman Megan Pelletier (Winslow, Maine) had a double- double with a game high 22 points and 15 rebounds in her collegiate debut for the Terriers.

In a slow first half - where both teams combined for 17 turnovers and a mere 23.5% from the hardwood, Thomas was able to take a nine point lead going in to intermission 29-20. Pelletier would have a first half high 11 points, while Arreonte Lee (San Antonio, Tex.) had eight rebounds for the away side.

Both sides would pick up the pace in the second half, with Thomas outscoring the Moose by a 35-33 margin. UMA got within six points in the later stages of the second half, but Thomas was able to pull away in the final minutes with clutch free throw shooting.

Lee would also have a double-double for the visitors with a team high 15 points and 15 caroms.

Elizabeth Goodall (Oakfield, Maine) had a strong performance, scoring 15 points off the bench for Thomas in the victory, going 3-5 from beyond the arc.

The Terriers will return to the hardwood on Tuesday, Nov. 20 as they square off against crosstown rival Colby. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:30pm.