The Raiders (10-3; 2-0) increase their win streak to five games with a hard-fought victory over Emerson College. Riv took away the Lions long-range game as they held the home team to just 14% from beyond the arc. The Raiders shot 46% from the floor and 77% from the charity stripe in the second half to put the game out of reach. The Blue and Gray also held a critical 20-rebound advantage over Emerson.

Sophomore Amandra Purcell (Hudson, NH) dropped in a game-high 15 points including two crucial bombs from deep to keep the Lions at bay. Purcell added 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals. Senior Jess Mellen (Rockland, MA) was dominant with a double-double of 13 points and 12 rebounds. Mellen added a game-high 4 assists. Senior Monica White (Augusta, ME) played a great all-around game as she chipped in with 13 points and 9 rebounds (team-high 4 offensive). Junior Steph Adams (Nashua, NH) and, reigning GNAC Rookie of the Week, Mackenzie Brooks (Colebrook, NH) continue to be forces in the paint. They combined for 17 points, 13 rebounds and 6 blocks. Freshman Ashley Metivier (Hudson, NH) also played well as she dropped 10 points (6 for 6 from the free throw line) and grabbed 3 rebounds.

The Raiders hit the road again on Thursday night for a non-conference match-up against the Colonels of Curry College. Tip is scheduled for 7pm.