GORHAM – Allison Gagnon erupted for 23 points and Katariina Pulkkinen added 22 more to carry the University of Southern Maine to an 87-75 win over the University of New England of Biddeford in women’s college basketball action Monday night.

Laura Pate chipped in with 16 points for USM, which improved to 14-6. Kerry Eaton scored 10.

For UNE, 15-8, Lisa Nejezchleba led the way with 30 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Maureen Cahill contributed 13 points and Darcie Trudeau hit for 11.

USM (87)

Pulkkinen 9(4), Eaton 4(2), Pate 6(5), Presby 1(1), Wheeler 4(1), Gagnon 6(11), Chessie 1, Pinette, Calcagni, McAlinden, Williamson

UNE (75)

Nejezchleba 11(8), Cahill 4(5), Snowdeal 1, Hilton 1(1), Trudeau 3(4), Bickford 2(4), Bailey 3, Marcucci

3-point goals: Pate; Trudeau

Halftime: USM 43, UNE 40