South Portland- The Seawolves' bench was the difference in today's game against the Owls of the University of Maine - Presque Isle as they outscored the Owls bench 42-27, helping the Seawolves overcome the Owls 86-75. Coming off the bench to lead the Seawolves was center Jacob Loveridge (Chertsey, England) who scored 14 points on 7-8 shooting from the field. 

With 00:41 seconds remaining in the first half the Seawolves were up 41-35 when Loveridge hit a layup to give the Seawolves an eight point edge and then point guard Jose Nouchanthavong (Westbrook, ME) hit a long range three pointer to put the Seawolves up eleven going into the break. The Owls were able to cut the lead to six with 18:13 remaining in regulation but were unable to get any closer than that for the remainder of the contest. Nouchanthavong ended the game with a team high 16 points and nine rebounds for the Seawolves.

The Seawolves (17-6 overall and 11-2 YSCC) are back in action Tuesday night against the Falcons of Northern Maine C.C. at 4pm. 

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