Vermont Women's Basketball Routs Keene State 96-37
Maureen Magarity earns her first win as Vermont head coach in the team's home opener at Patrick Gym.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Basketball
Vermont women's basketball beat Keene State 96-37 in its home opener at Patrick Gym. The win was Maureen Magarity's first as Vermont head coach.
Why it matters
The victory marks a fresh start under Magarity and gives the Catamounts an early statement ahead of their first NCAA Division I opponent. Three Vermont players scored in double figures, pointing to balanced scoring depth.
Papanastasiou-Thomas led Vermont with 20 points, shooting 7-12 from the field and 4-7 from three-point range, while Neta Mayshar added 18 and Emma Haan 12. Keene State's top scorer, Ruby Dasaro, managed 10 points, and the extraction does not say how the Catamounts' defense will fare against Division I opponents.
The players
Maureen Magarity
Magarity is the head coach of Vermont women's basketball, earning her first win with the program in this game.
Sienna Papanastasiou-Thomas
Papanastasiou-Thomas is a Vermont guard who led the team in scoring with 20 points in the home opener.
Neta Mayshar
Mayshar is a Vermont player who scored 18 points in the win over Keene State.
Emma Haan
Haan is a Vermont player who scored 12 points in the home opener.
The details
Sienna Papanastasiou-Thomas started in place of Malia Lenz, who did not dress for the season opener. Keene State's roster included three Vermont natives.
Timeline
Nov. 2, 2026: Vermont defeats Keene State 96-37 in its home opener.
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, 7 p.m.: Vermont hosts Quinnipiac, its first NCAA Division I opponent.
Season Trajectory
The home opener marks the start of Vermont's first season under Magarity and the program's transition into NCAA Division I play. The victory sets an early tone as the Catamounts prepare to face Quinnipiac, their first Division I opponent, on Nov. 5.
Fans planning to attend can catch Vermont's next home game against Quinnipiac on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. Papanastasiou-Thomas's scoring output makes her a player to watch for fantasy and game-day interest.
The takeaway
Balanced scoring from three double-digit contributors gives Vermont a solid foundation as it begins Division I play. Early results against Quinnipiac will show how that depth holds up against stronger competition.
What happens next
Vermont hosts Quinnipiac on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, at 7 p.m., its first NCAA Division I game.
Further reading
For more on the Catamounts' season, see Basketball coverage across the region.
