The Raiders (11-3; 2-0) set a new program record for consecutive wins with six as they took down a very tough and athletic Curry squad. Riv played an uninspired first half as they had just 8 field goals compared with 14 turnovers. After some crucial halftime adjustments, the Blue and Gray came out fired up and focused. The Raiders improved nearly every aspect of their game in the final stanza. They shot 35% from the field (38% from downtown) and 80% from the charity stripe. The visitors also did a better job of taking care of the ball as they had just 6 turnovers in the final stanza. The difference in the game, as has been the case all season, came on the defensive side of the ball. Riv held the Colonels scoreless in the final 8:16 of the game. That is when the Raiders went on a 13-0 run to put the game out of reach.

Sophomore Amandra Purcell (Hudson, NH) dropped in a game-high 16 points (10 of 12 from the free throw line) to go with 3 rebounds. Senior Monica White (Augusta, ME) was the only other double-figure scorer for Riv as she chipped in with 10 points, 3 rebounds and a game-high 3 assists. Senior Jess Mellen, (Rockland, MA), who would not let this team lose down the stretch, ripped down a game-high 12 rebounds (5 offensive) to go with 9 points and 2 assists. Junior Steph Adams (Nashua, NH) and freshman Ashley Metivier (Hudson, NH) also played well as they combined for 14 points and 10 rebounds.

The Raiders get on the bus on Saturday for their 3rd consecutive road game. They travel to Standish, ME for a critical conference showdown against the Monks of Saint Joseph College - game time is 1pm.

On a side note...with her 2 assists this evening, senior Jess Mellen becomes only the second player in GNAC (Great Northeast Athletic Conference) history, male or female, to have career milestones of over 1000 points, 500 rebounds and 300 assists. Please send along your congratulations!