NASHUA, N.H. – The Rivier men's basketball team defeated non-conference opponents Bridgewater St., 94-83, behind 20-point performances from seniors
Izaiah Shaw-Glen,
Robenson Baguidy, and
Jamari Williams Saturday afternoon at the Muldoon Center.
With the win, the Raiders improved to 5-5, while the Bears fell to 1-7.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Baguidy opened the scoring for Rivier, knocking down a three on the first possession.
- Junior Theo Briscoe IV finished a fast-break layup moments later to give the Raiders an early 5–0 lead.
- Both teams traded baskets through the opening stretch, but interior scoring from first-year Daylen Dalcour and senior Shaw-Glen helped Rivier move in front 20–15 midway through the half.
- Sophomore Matt Youngquist buried a three off a pass from Baguidy to extend the Raiders' lead to double digits.
- In the final minute of the half, Shaw-Glen sparked a surge with a score in the paint off a steal by sophomore Steph Barnes and later assisted senior Williams in transition for Rivier's largest lead of the period, 43-31.
- A late Bridgewater St. tip-in cut into the margin, but Rivier carried a 43–33 advantage into halftime.
- Baguidy started the second half with another three, followed by a Shaw-Glen put-back to keep Rivier in control.
- The Raiders used a 15–8 run fueled by transition scoring to stretch the lead to 58–44.
- The Bears responded with timely shooting, but Rivier countered each push with strong play inside and on the break.
- Shaw-Glen dominated the paint late, converting multiple second-chance buckets to keep the Raiders ahead.
- Despite a late Bridgewater St. rally, Rivier closed strong at the line and secured the 94–83 victory.
BOX SCORE BREAKDOWN
- Three Raiders recorded 20+ point outings, with Shaw-Glen and Baguidy posted double-doubles.
- Shaw-Glen led the way with 24 points, 13 rebounds, and three blocks, followed by Baguidy with 23 points, 10 assists, and four board.
- Williams added 21 points and seven rebounds
UP NEXT
The Raiders return to play Monday, Dec. 8 against Mitchell for a non-conference battle. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. at Yarnall Center.