Rivier 72         Drew University 60 

Key Largo, FL - Riv (8-3) is off to the best start in program history as they upset previously undefeated Drew University. The Raiders faltered on the offensive end to start the game and found themselves in the hole 11-2. The Blue and Gray re-grouped to tie the game at 18. The game was knotted at 22 before a 16-4 run by Riv gave them a 12-point lead at the break. This late spurt was helped by forcing the Rangers into 13 turnovers. Drew cut the lead to 1 point with 5:43 remaining in the game but Riv tightened up their defense and drained some clutch free throws to pull out the win.

The Raiders had a season-high four players score in double figures. Senior Jess Mellen (Rockland, MA) led the way with a game-high 18 points to go with 9 rebounds and 6 steals. Junior Steph Adams (Nashua, NH) and freshman Mackenzie Brooks (Colebrook, NH) were dominant in the paint as they combined for 20 points and 17 rebounds. More importantly, the duo limited Drew's 6'1 center to just 2 points. Senior Monica White (Augusta, ME) was again superb as she chipped in with 11 points. She added 8 rebounds and again had just 1 turnover in 31 minutes of action. Sophomore Amandra Purcell (Hudson, NH) rounds out the double figure scorers for Riv as she dropped in 13 points.

Monica White was named the Key Largo Classic Tournament MVP. Jess Mellen was named to the All-Tournament Team.

Riv returns to wintery New Hampshire as they open conference play on Saturday. The Raiders are back in the Muldoon Center to take on Pine Manor College. Game time is 1pm.