Leissner averaging 19.6 points for New Hampshire

Tanner Leissner says it’s been a ‘fun journey’ during his career at the University of New Hampshire.

Leissner, a senior from Judson High School, has been stepping up the fun lately, averaging 19.6 points and 8.2 rebounds for the Wildcats of the America East Conference.

In the latest AEC statistics, the 6-foot-7, 230-pound Leissner ranks second in the conference in scoring and third in rebounding.

New Hampshire has struggled at 6-11 overall this season but has posted a 2-1 record in conference leading into Monday’s game at UMass-Lowell.