Women’s Basketball Drops to Saints

NASHUA, NH: Rivier women's basketball lost to Emmanuel College this afternoon in the Muldoon Center.   

THE BASICS:

- Date: 2/18/23

- Score: Emmanuel 83, Rivier 61

- Records: Rivier (13-12, 10-7 GNAC), Emmanuel (20-5, 15-2 GNAC)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

- The Raiders competed in the first half forcing 13 turnovers, but could not hold on in the second half. Brianna Wilcox (Londonderry, NH) of Rivier buried 16 points today, nine of which were 3-pointers. Lyric Grumblatt (Manchester, NH) added 12 points and Anna Stenger (Weare, NH) contributed 11 points for Riv.

- Olivia Matela led Emmanuel earning a double-double with 14 points and 16 rebounds. Three other Saints reached double digits. Yannie Chan and Allison Wild both scored 12 apiece and Megan Reilly put up 10 points.

- Rivier was only able to shoot 52.6% from the foul line, while Emmanuel shot 83.3% behind the line.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

- Rebounds: Emmanuel 59, Rivier 30

- Assists: Rivier 13, Emmanuel 13

- Shooting Percentage: Emmanuel 43.1%, Rivier 34.4%

UP NEXT:

- Rivier women's basketball will play in the GNAC Quarterfinals on Tuesday.

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