Wilcox Drops 29 in Women’s Basketball Victory over Norwich

NORTHFIELD, VT: Rivier women's basketball took down Norwich University this afternoon in GNAC action.  

THE BASICS:

- Date: 1/28/23

- Score: Rivier 67, Norwich 50

- Records: Rivier (10-10, 7-5 GNAC), Norwich (8-10, 4-7 GNAC)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

-  The Raiders jumped out to a big lead through the first quarter, taking the Cadets 28-12. Lyric Grumblatt (Manchester, NH) had her best quarter with 14 points. Each quarter for the remainder of the contest was much closer, with either Riv taking it by one point or Norwich.

- Freshman Brianna Wilcox (Londonderry, NH) showed off what the future holds this afternoon as she went off for a game-high 29 points, seven rebounds, and seven steals. Grumblatt was behind her with 19 points.

- Maren McGinn topped the Cadets with 22 points. Haley Brewster led the way for the game in rebounding, as she pulled down 10 in the effort.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

-  Rebounds: Norwich 42, Rivier 32

-  Assists: Rivier 18, Norwich 12

-  Shooting Percentage: Rivier 38.6%, Norwich 36.4%

UP NEXT:

- Rivier women's basketball will be back in action Tuesday in the Muldoon Center when St. Joe's College visits for another GNAC matchup at 5 pm.

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