2011-2012 Rivier College Women's Basketball News
Purcell sisters selected to New Hampshire All State Teams
April 02, 2012
Amandra (left) and Deanna Purcell were both named to the NH Division III All State Teams as voted on by the Division III Coaches. Deanna was also named Rookie of the Year.
Magical season comes to end with a loss
February 29, 2012
Amandra Purcell finished her career with a 22 point performance as the Raiders fell to Smith College, 95-67 in the ECAC Tournament.
GNAC Award Recipients Announced
February 28, 2012
Head Coach Paul Williams and freshman Deanna Purcell were honored along with senior Amandra Purcell in the 2011-12 GNAC Women's Basketball Honors.
History is made! Women’s Basketball set to make 1st appearance in ECAC Tournament
February 27, 2012
The 18-9 Raiders will travel to Smith College for the first round matchup.
Raiders advance to GNAC Semi-Finals!
February 21, 2012
Deanna Purcell (#5, above) records two of her game high 21 points as Rivier defeats JWU, 67-58 in GNAC Quarterfinal action.
Amandra Purcell dominates on Senior Day
February 18, 2012
Purcell sisters score 45 on senior day to beat Wildcats
Purcell sisters earn Weekly Honors
February 07, 2012
Both Amandra (left) and Deanna Purcell were honored this week by the GNAC as the Player and Rookie of the Week for Women's Basketball.
Purcell sisters drop 50 points in win over Lasell
February 07, 2012
Amandra Purcell lit it up for 29 points as the Raiders crusied to an 81-58 victory. The senior is now just 15 points away from reaching 1,000 points in a Raider uniform.
Raiders run winning streak to 7 games with a win over Simmons
February 04, 2012
Jaclyn Penniman and the Women's Basketball team continue to remain on fire in 2012 as they beat the Sharks, 72-56.
Amandra Purcell records 1,000th point in win over Suffolk
February 01, 2012
Amandra Purcell became just the 13th member of the Women's Basketball 1,000 career point club as she helped Rivier in the 72-61 win at Suffolk.
Deanna Purcell named GNAC Player of the Week
January 31, 2012
Rivier freshman is honored as the GNAC Player of the Week for the second time this season
Sweeney's late bucket in OT lifts Raiders over Mount Ida
January 30, 2012
Erin Sweeney hit the game winner with a second remaining in an overtime win against the Mustangs.
Purcell sisters power Raiders past Blue Jays
January 28, 2012
The combination of Amandra (left) and Deanna Purcell gave Rivier 57 points as they went on to win 106-90 over Saint Joseph (CT).
Purcell sisters combine for 58 points in a win over Pine Manor
January 18, 2012
Amandra Purcell recorded 33 points, including 7 three pointers in the 100-76 triumph.
Sweeney's 19 points off the bench lifts Raiders to victory
January 16, 2012
Erin Sweeney recorded her season high 19 points as Rivier outlasted Norwich University, 75-74