By: KJ Cardinal
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire erupted for its highest scoring output in 25 years on Sunday afternoon, rolling past Molloy 111–82 behind a dominant double-double from senior Ugo Nwachukwu at Stan Spirou Field House.
SNHU (3–1, 0–0 NE10) set the tone with 59 first-half points and never looked back, as Nwachukwu put together one of the strongest all-around performances of his Penmen career. The senior forward finished with 33 points and 11 rebounds on 12-for-17 shooting, knocking down a three and going 8-for-10 at the free-throw line to secure his third double-double of the season.
Jojo Wallace provided a major boost with 19 points, eight rebounds and four assists, while T.J. Morris added 17 points, five boards and five assists in a steady backcourt performance. Junior Jacari Sanders chipped in 15 points and five rebounds on 5-for-7 shooting, and Jahshawne Joseph delivered his first career double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.
After Molloy pulled within 32–26 midway through the first half, the Penmen broke the game open with a decisive 24–9 run. Nwachukwu and Sanders each scored six during the surge, while Wallace, Joseph and Morris added key baskets that pushed the lead to 21 late in the half. SNHU matched its first-half scoring output from a 2022 win at Pace and continued to apply pressure on both ends, shooting 52.6 percent from the floor and piling up 54 points in the paint.
The Penmen also dominated the glass 51–31 while forcing Molloy into 22 fouls. The 111-point outburst marked SNHU’s first 100-point game since January 29, 2022, and its highest scoring performance since February 5, 2000.
SNHU returns to action Tuesday, Nov. 25, when it travels to Saint Michael’s for a 7:30 p.m. tipoff.
Check out the full photo gallery of the action by Michael Griffin…
