Stonehill Women’s Basketball to Face Ranked Vanderbilt in Highly-Anticipated Showdown

The Stonehill women’s basketball team is set to face a significant challenge this Sunday, as they travel to Nashville, Tennessee to take on the No. 12/11 Vanderbilt Commodores. This game marks a historic moment for the Skyhawks, as it is their first ever matchup against a ranked opponent at the Division I level.

Game Details:
– Date: Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025
– Time: 2:00 PM CST
– Location: Memorial Gym, Nashville, TN
– Broadcast: SEC Network+ (Andrew Allegretta and Richard Hendrix on the call)
– Live Stats: stats.statbroadcast.com
– Game Notes: stonehillskyhawks.com

A Double-Double Duo and Charity Stripe Success:
In recent games, Stonehill forwards Brooke Paquette and Ella Pelletier both recorded impressive double-doubles in the same game, a first for the Skyhawks at the Division I level. Paquette, who was later named NEC Player of the Week, tallied 17 points and a career-high 13 rebounds against Stetson. Meanwhile, Pelletier, the NEC Rookie of the Week, scored 11 points and grabbed 10 boards. The Skyhawks have been unusually successful from the free-throw line this season, with seven players shooting 75 percent or better, led by Paquette, who ranks 25th nationally at 88.6 percent.

Fast Starts and Defensive Pressure:
Stonehill has been off to good starts in recent games, holding a 3-1 record when leading at the half this season. The Skyhawks have also been dominant defensively, posting a perfect 3-0 record when holding opponents to under 40 percent shooting from the field. They will need to bring their ‘A’ game on both ends of the court to compete with the auspicious Vanderbilt squad.

Distinctive Records and Accolades:
The Skyhawks are led by a trio of captains this season – graduate student Molly Lynch, juniors Bella Mallory, and Brooke Paquette. In their inaugural Division I season, Stonehill won 17 games, quadrupling their win total from the previous season. Sophomore Reese Roggenburk was a standout performer, earning NEC All-Rookie honors after averaging 11.6 points and 6.9 rebounds per game. On the other side, Vanderbilt is undefeated at 12-0 and will present a formidable challenge for the Skyhawks.

The Big Picture:
This highly-anticipated matchup serves as an opportunity for Stonehill to measure their progress in their Division I journey. Facing a ranked opponent on the road is no easy task, but the Skyhawks will be eager to prove themselves and make their mark on the national stage.

Up Next:
Following their clash with Vanderbilt, Stonehill will return to NEC play with a road contest against New Haven on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, at 6:00 PM.