The Nor'easters snapped a four-game losing streak to improve to 5-9 overall and pick up their first conference win (1-5). Anna Maria (2-14) is winless in eight CCC contests.
UNE took advantage of its strong start to forge a 30-17 halftime lead. Anna Maria shot a dismal 16 percent (4 of 25) in the first stanza.
John Marriott '08 (Fairfax, Vt.) led four UNE players in double figures with 17 points, including a career-best three 3-point field goals. Isaac Stickney '08 (Rumford, Maine) notched his sixth double-double in a 13-point, 14-rebound evening.
Matt McManus '06 (Cumberland, R.I.) tallied 13 points to move into 10th place on UNE's career scoring list, while Mark Oliver '06 (Gloucester, Mass.) pitched in with 12 points and eight assists.
Anthony McDonald '08 (Oxford, Mass.) tossed in a game-high 19 points for the Amcats. Brandon DiTullio '09 (Worcester, Mass.) added 10 and six boards.
The Nor'easters will be looking to make it two straight on Saturday when they travel to Curry College. Anna Maria will be looking for its first league victory at Endicott College.