Nashua, NH- Rivier falls to 1-2 on the season after a tough 81-80 loss to the New England College Pilgrims (3-2).  The Pilgrims had the lead with 2.9 seconds left in the game, but could not find a way to get the ball in thanks to good defense from the Raiders.  The Raiders had the ball under their own basket but could not put the ball in the hoop before time ran off the clock.

The Raiders played from behind the whole game but managed the keep the game within striking distance.  Captain Don Poitras (Bow, NH) dominated the inside for the Raiders with a game high 23 points and 6 rebounds.  Sophomore Will Snider (Brooklyn, NY) had a strong game for the Raiders with 15 points and 7 assists.  Sophomore Joe Granato (Arlington, MA) had a season high 16 points in the game while playing 31 minutes for the Raiders.  But this was not enough as the Pilgrims shot 63% from the floor and held on for the win. 

The Pilgrims forward Eric Lenahan (Point Pleasant Beach, NJ) led the way with 16 points and was 3-4 from behind the arc.  The Pilgrims also got a spark off the bench from Shane Hennessey (Clement, UK) who was 6-8 from the floor with 13 total points.  Joe Faragher (North Ridgeville, OH) also contributed with 16 points and 6 boards.

The Raiders will play again on December 2, 2009 up in Norwich, VT at 7:30 PM.