Riv (3-2) got back over .500 with a big non-conference win at home. They used a stifling second half defense to extend their lead and put the game out of reach with four minutes to go. Some silly turnovers and missed free throws led to the final margin. The Raiders held the Lynx to 22 points on just 28% shooting in the final stanza. The difference in the game was Riv's toughness and aggressiveness on the glass. The Blue and Gray out-rebounded a much taller Lesley team by 9 and hauled down 22 on the offensive end.

The Raiders were led by senior Jess Mellen (Rockland, MA) and freshman Mackenzie Brooks (Colebrook, NH). Mellen recorded her 4th double-double (in 5 games) while Brooks added her first. Jess finished with a team-high 17 points to go with 10 rebounds and 3 steals. Mackenzie was a monster on the boards, pulling down a career-high 19 (9 offensive). She added 10 points, an assist and a steal. Freshman Lauren Brett (Otisfield, ME) dropped in a career-high 13 points (on 3 of 5 shooting from downtown) to go with 3 rebounds. Senior Monica White (Augusta, ME), junior Steph Adams (Nashua, NH). sophomore Amandra Purcell (Hudson, NH) and freshman Ashley Metivier (Hudson, NH) all contributed at key moments to help the home team come away with the W. The foursome combined for 20 points, 18 rebounds and 8 steals.

The Raiders are back in the friendly confines of the Muldoon Center on Saturday for another pivotal out of conference match-up. Riv will face UMaine-Farmington - game time is 3pm.