Connecticut College rallies past Rivier

(Nashua, NH) The Connecticut College Camels used a 15-0 run to open the second half en route to a 79-50 victory over Rivier College in non-conference action inside the Muldoon Fitness Center.

The game was evenly matched through the first 18 minutes of the contest as the Camels (3-2) held a slight 23-22 lead with about 2:25 left to play. Conn. College then took an 11-0 run into the locker room for a 40-28 halftime advantage.

The run continued as the Camels added 15 more to seal the game and hand the Raiders just their second loss of the season.

Rivier (3-2) was led by freshman sensation Deanna Purcell (Hudson, NH). The younger Purcell had a team high 16 points on the night. Classmate Shannon Marcoux (Falmouth, MA) played well of the bench as she contributed with 8 points while senior Chelsea Barker (Nashua, NH) added 7 points. Sophomore Jaclyn Penniman (Dudley,MA) did a tremendous job along the boards as she pulled down 11; the only Raider with double digit rebound totals.

The Camels were paced by Tara Gabelman, who had 17 points and 12 rebounds. Teammates Caitlin Cimino and Carlee Smith joined Gabelman in recording double-digit point nights with 12 and 11 respectively.

The Raiders will return to action on Saturday evening as they travel to New York City to square off against a tough City College of New York team in a 5:00 pm non-conference match up. The next home game for Rivier will be on December 6th when NAIA opponent Fisher College invades the Muldoon Gymnasium.