Rivier (13-7; 4-3) lost their second game in a week in the final seconds. They are battling through some injuries to key players but that is no excuse as they shot just 16% in the final twenty minutes. Despite this poor shooting, the Raiders tied the game at 56 on a big 3 with 1:46 remaining in the game. The Rams responded on the very next possession with a driving layup that gave them a 2-point lead and, eventually, the win. The Blue and Gray had several opportunities to tie or go ahead in the final minute thanks to 2 crucial missed free throws by Suffolk. Although they were good looks at the basket, none of them dropped and the visitors suffered another heart-breaking loss.

The Raiders were again led by the sharp-shooting duo of sophomore Amandra Purcell (Hudson, NH) and senior Monica White (Augusta, ME). Purcell dropped in 19 points (on 5 for 8 from downtown) to go with 7 rebounds. White finished as the only player on either team with a double-double as she chipped in with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Senior Jess Mellen (Rockland, MA), who continues to give gutsy performances despite an injury, pulled down 8 rebounds and dished out a game-high 6 assists. Junior Steph Adams (Nashua, NH) and freshman Mackenzie Brooks (Colebrook, NH) were solid in their starts as they combined for 16 points and 20 rebounds.

Riv returns to the Muldoon Center for a 2-game homestand starting with a critical conference matchup on Wednesday evening. The Mustangs of Mount Ida College travel to Nashua for a 7pm tip.