University of Massachusetts women’s basketball (7-0, 0-0 MAC) defeated Northeastern (3-6, 0-0 CAA), 71-52, during an in-state matchup Wednesday afternoon at Cabot Center.

The Minutewomen surged past the Huskies, opening the game on a 6-0 run in a contest they never trailed in.

Senior Forward Megan Olbrys was the largest contributor of the game, grabbing 18 points and six rebounds. Olbrys went 80% from the free throw line (8-10) and perfect from beyond the arc (2-2).

Sophmore guard Yahmani McKayle saw a lot of action on the floor, tallying 14 points, three assists and three rebounds.

The Minutewomen nabbed 40 rebounds and 12 steals in the game.

Breaking Down The Action

The Minutewomen came out the gates hot with a 6-0 run to start the quarter, forcing a quick Northeastern timeout.

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