BOSTON, MA: The Rivier women's basketball team was taken down this evening by GNAC opponent Emmanuel College after a Saints 40-19 run between the second and third quarters.  

THE BASICS:

- Date: 1/20/2022

- Score: Emmanuel 83, Rivier 62

- Records: Emmanuel (12-1, 7-0 GNAC), Rivier (6-7, 2-4 GANC)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

-  The Saints dominated this evening, besting the Raiders in the first three quarters and securing their largest lead of 26 points. It wasn't just one player for Emmanuel that contributed a large number of points. It was a team effort with 13 athletes contributing. The highest scorer for the Saints was Jamad Fin, with 12 points.

- The Raiders did cut into the large deficit in the fourth by winning the quarter 21-18. Alexa Dufries (Leicester, MA) was the top scoring option for Rivier. She finished the game with 21 points and four rebounds. Lyric Grumblatt (Manchester, NH) finished with another double-double, including 17 points and 13 rebounds.  

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

-  Shooting %: Emmanuel 37%, Rivier 34.2%

-  Rebounds: Emmanuel 65, Rivier 40

-  Assists: Rivier 20, Emmanuel 19

UP NEXT:

- Rivier women's basketball will be back on the court Saturday when they travel to Lasell University for more GNAC action. Tipoff is scheduled for 2:00 PM.

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