Women’s Basketball Moves on to GNAC Semis with Win over Regis

WESTON, MA: Rivier women's basketball downed Regis College in the GNAC Quarterfinals this evening.   

THE BASICS:

- Date: 2/21/23

- Score: Rivier 78, Regis 58

- Records: Rivier (14-12), Regis (12-13)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

-  The Raiders leaped out to a ten-point lead through the first quarter as they put up 26 points to the Pride's 16. Riv added another 18 going into the break to lead 44-28. The second half saw the Raiders expand their lead as they didn't allow Regis to get any offensive rhythm going. Rivier's defense was a solid presence, stealing the ball 11 times and causing 20 overall turnovers by the Pride.

- Riv had five reach double-digits in points this evening. Leading the way was Alexa Dufries (Leicester, MA) with 16 points and seven rebounds. Bea Stafford (Saunderstown, RI) was right behind her with 15 points from off the bench. Hannah Muchemore (Nashua, NH) contributed 14 points and eight assists. Brianna Wilcox (Londonderry, NH) had 13 points, seven rebounds, and a game-high 4 steals. Lyric Grumblatt (Manchester, NH) rounded out the top scorers with 11 points.

- For the Pride, Pam Gonzalez had an impressive 22 rebounds, pulling down ten offensive and 12 defensive boards. She also finished second on the team in points with 15 to complete the double-double. Courtney Doherty topped the team in scoring with 16 points and five rebounds.  

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

-  Rebounds: Regis 49, Rivier 44

-  Assists: Rivier 20, Regis 11

-  Shooting %: Rivier 39.7%, 3-pt 28%, FT 70.8%. Regis 31.8%, 3-pt 22.2%, FT 54.4%

UP NEXT:

- Rivier women's basketball will now travel to St. Joe's for the GNAC Semifinals on Thursday.

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