NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Rivier men's basketball game fell on the road in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) matchup to Albertus Magnus, 99-70, Saturday afternoon at the Cosgrove Marcus Messer Center.

With the loss, the Raiders dropped to 10-11 (3-5 GNAC), while the Flacons improved to 14-7 (6-2 GNAC)

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Rivier opened the game matching Albertus Magnus early, tying the score three times in the opened minutes, including senior Izaiah Shaw-Glen making it 7-7 via a fast-break three.
• Midway through the first half, Albertus Magnus surged ahead behind second-chance points and transition scoring, taking a 38–30 halftime lead despite Rivier forcing six steals and staying active on the glass.
• Rivier came out of the break with renewed energy as Shaw-Glen and senior Robenson Baguidy scored two quick layups followed by a three from sophomore Matt Youngquist to cut the deficit to five, 42-37.
• The Falcons' offense, however, caught fire in the second half, putting up 61 points after halftime to stretch the lead.
• Rivier continued to attack down the stretch, with first-year Daylen Dalcour and Youngquist generated second-chance opportunities in the paint, while junior Theo Briscoe IV and senior Jamari Williams cashed in from distance.
• The Raiders made a defensive push late, forcing empty possessions and scoring inside, but Albertus Magnus responded with a series of fast-break baskets to close out the contest, 90-77. 

BOX SCORE BREAKDOWN

• Shaw-Glen led Rivier with 16 points, shooting 7-of-12 from the field, while adding 4 rebounds
• Dalcour posted 11 points and 7 rebounds, including 3 offensive boards
• Youngquist contributed 10 points and 7 rebounds with two three-pointers, while Williams added 10 off the bench, including two threes of his own.
• Baguidy filled the stat sheet with 8 assists, 3 steals, and 7 points

UP NEXT
The Raiders return to action Wednesday, Feb. 11 for a GNAC home matchup with Saint Joseph's (Me.). Tip-off is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. at the Muldoon Center.