2024-25 Season Preview: Rivier Men’s Basketball

COACH GLYNN PREVIEWS 2024-25 SEASON

NASHUA, N.H. – After an exhibition matchup against Division I opponent UMass Lowell, the Rivier men's basketball team is set to open its season at home against Mass. Liberal Arts on November 8 at 12:00 p.m.

The Raiders were ranked 5th in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) preseason poll, a significant improvement from their 13th-place ranking last season. This jump of eight spots reflects the team's impressive turnaround under first-year head coach Tom Glynn, who led them from just 2 wins to 14 wins last season.

LAST SEASON

• The Raiders concluded last season in the GNAC Quarterfinals, falling to eventual champions, Saint Joseph (Conn.)
• Coach Glynn led Rivier to a 14-11 regular season after the team posted a 2-23 record the previous season.
• Rivier earned the eight seed in the GNAC Tournament with a final record of 15-12 (6-8 GNAC).
• The GNAC play-in victory over Colby-Sawyer marked the team's first playoff win since the 2006-07 season and its first appearance in the playoff round since the 2013-14 campaign.

CAPTAINS

• The squad is led by captains Robenson Baguidy, Kyler Bosse, Odarius Cade, Matt Constant, Ra'Quan Groves, and Joey Merrill, comprised of five returners and 11 newcomers.

NEWCOMERS 

• The incoming class features six transfers and five first-year players.

SCHEDULE 

• The Raiders' season begins at home against Mass. Liberal Arts (11/9).
• The first road game is scheduled for 11/14 against Fitchburg St.
• GNAC play opens on 1/4 with a road matchup against Emmanuel (Mass.)
• Youth Sports Day is set for 1/11 against New England Col.
• A rematch of last season's GNAC Quarterfinals will occur on 1/18, as the team travels to Saint Joseph (Conn.)
• Senior Day falls on 2/15 against Dean.
• The regular season concludes with a road matchup against Mitchell on 2/29.