Rivier 76        Saint Joseph-CT 50

Riv (8-4; 1-0) dominated the defensive side of the ball for the full 40 minutes while picking up their second consecutive win. The Raiders held the Blue Jays to just 25% shooting for the game (17% from beyond the arc). Riv got back to dominating the boards after a 2 game hiatus. The 60-38 edge on the glass provided some easy putbacks and transition baskets.
 
The Raiders were paced by junior Jess Mellen and freshman Allie Parent. Mellen had a monster game as she filled up the stat sheet with 23 points, 17 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Parent dropped in a career-high 18 points to go with 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Senior Justine Nims picked up another double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Junior Blair Carpenter chipped in with 10 points, 3 assists and 3 rebounds. Sophomores Steph Adams and Courtney Contigiani gave quality minutes off the bench combining for 8 points and 11 rebounds