NASHUA, NH: Rivier men's basketball fell this evening in GNAC action to St. Joe's College.

THE BASICS:

- Date: 1/31/23

- Score: SJC 85, Rivier 75

- Records: SJC (9-9, 5-5 GNAC), Rivier (2-19, 0-13 GNAC)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

- The game was back and forth throughout the first half, with the team finally drawing even at 39 all just before the break. The Monks hit a few more shots to give them a 47-42 lead going into the break. The Raiders couldn't close the gap in the second, which allowed St. Joe's to extend their lead to ten, which would be the final margin at 85-75.

- The Monks had six score double digits, with Griffin Foley leading the way with a team-high 19 points. Ashtyn Abbott picked up a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds. Julian Llopiz contributed 13 points, with John Frazier and Teagan Hynes adding another ten points each.

- The Raiders had strong performances from Nikolas Pignone (Stoneham, MA), Robenson Baguidy (Goffstown, NH), and Nesta Roberts (Manchester, CT). Pignone led the team with 19 points and five rebounds. Baguidy had one of his best scoring games this season with 18 points and five steals. Roberts finished with a double-double of 15 points and ten rebounds.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

-  Rebounds: SJC 41, Rivier 38

-  Assists: SJC 18, Rivier 9

-  Shooting Percentages: SJC 42.9%, 3-pt 37%, FT 77.1%. Rivier 41.7%, 3-pt 28.6%, FT 52.9%

UP NEXT:

- Rivier men's basketball will be back Thursday when they travel to Lasell University for another GNAC matchup at 7:30 pm.

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