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2011-2012 Rivier College Women's Basketball News
April 2, 2012
Purcell sisters selected to New Hampshire All State Teams
Amandra (left) and Deanna Purcell were both named to the NH Division III All State Teams as voted on by the Division III Coaches. Deanna was also named Rookie of the Year.
February 29, 2012
Magical season comes to end with a loss
Amandra Purcell finished her career with a 22 point performance as the Raiders fell to Smith College, 95-67 in the ECAC Tournament.
February 28, 2012
GNAC Award Recipients Announced
Head Coach Paul Williams and freshman Deanna Purcell were honored along with senior Amandra Purcell in the 2011-12 GNAC Women's Basketball Honors.
February 27, 2012
History is made! Women’s Basketball set to make 1st appearance in ECAC Tournament
The 18-9 Raiders will travel to Smith College for the first round matchup.
February 23, 2012
Watch the Raider's take on the Monks LIVE
Can't make it up to Maine? No problem
February 21, 2012
Raiders advance to GNAC Semi-Finals!
Deanna Purcell (#5, above) records two of her game high 21 points as Rivier defeats JWU, 67-58 in GNAC Quarterfinal action.
February 18, 2012
Amandra Purcell dominates on Senior Day
Purcell sisters score 45 on senior day to beat Wildcats
February 7, 2012
Purcell sisters earn Weekly Honors
Both Amandra (left) and Deanna Purcell were honored this week by the GNAC as the Player and Rookie of the Week for Women's Basketball.
February 7, 2012
Purcell sisters drop 50 points in win over Lasell
Amandra Purcell lit it up for 29 points as the Raiders crusied to an 81-58 victory. The senior is now just 15 points away from reaching 1,000 points in a Raider uniform.
February 4, 2012
Raiders run winning streak to 7 games with a win over Simmons
Jaclyn Penniman and the Women's Basketball team continue to remain on fire in 2012 as they beat the Sharks, 72-56.
February 1, 2012
Amandra Purcell records 1,000th point in win over Suffolk
Amandra Purcell became just the 13th member of the Women's Basketball 1,000 career point club as she helped Rivier in the 72-61 win at Suffolk.
January 31, 2012
Deanna Purcell named GNAC Player of the Week
Rivier freshman is honored as the GNAC Player of the Week for the second time this season
January 30, 2012
Sweeney's late bucket in OT lifts Raiders over Mount Ida
Erin Sweeney hit the game winner with a second remaining in an overtime win against the Mustangs.
January 28, 2012
Purcell sisters power Raiders past Blue Jays
The combination of Amandra (left) and Deanna Purcell gave Rivier 57 points as they went on to win 106-90 over Saint Joseph (CT).
January 18, 2012
Purcell sisters combine for 58 points in a win over Pine Manor
Amandra Purcell recorded 33 points, including 7 three pointers in the 100-76 triumph.
January 16, 2012
Sweeney's 19 points off the bench lifts Raiders to victory
Erin Sweeney recorded her season high 19 points as Rivier outlasted Norwich University, 75-74
January 14, 2012
Saints trip up Rivier in GNAC action
Jaclyn Penniman and the Raiders fell on the road at Emmanuel College this afternoon, 85-48.
January 10, 2012
Baker, Raiders take down Amcats
Sophomore Ryan Baker recorded her first career double-double as Rivier downed Anna Maria, 89-73
January 5, 2012
Rivier falls in OT at Daniel Webster, 67-65
Deanna Purcell (#5, left) and the Raiders were upended in overtime by the Eagles.
December 31, 2011
Purcell sisters shine again as Rivier earned a win over William Smith
Amandra Purcell knocked down the game winner in the two point win over William Smith, 66-64 final.
December 30, 2011
Bowdoin powers past Rivier
Ryan Baker and the Raiders came up short against the Polar Bears, 90-66 in the opening day of the 2011 Best Western Posada Royle Classic held in Thousand Oaks, California.
December 10, 2011
Deanna Purcell lifts Raiders over Albertus Magnus, 85-77
The freshman from Hudson, NH scored 30 points as Rivier improves to 6-3 on the season.
December 8, 2011
Trinity nips Rivier in overtime, 66-58
Jaclyn Penniman recorded her first double-double of the season in the loss.
December 6, 2011
Raiders eclispe the 100 point mark in win over Falcons
Deanna Purcell scored 17 points to lead Rivier past Fisher, 101-44
December 1, 2011
Connecticut College rallies past Rivier
Jaclyn Penniman recorded 11 rebounds in the 79-50 loss to the Camels.
November 22, 2011
Purcell Sisters lead Raiders past Nichols, 65-61
Recently named GNAC Rookie of the Week, Deanna Purcell helped lead the Raiders to victory tonight over Nichols College.
November 19, 2011
Purcell sisters lead Rivier to victory
Amandra (left) and Deanna Purcell combined to score 43 points as the Raiders defeated CCNY in the Salem State Tip-Off Tournament
November 18, 2011
Women's Basketball drops a tough one against Western Connecticut
Deanna Purcell scored 29 points as the Raiders lost 94-71 to Western Connecticut in the Salem State Tip Off Tournament
November 16, 2011
Sharp-shooting Raiders storm season opener with big win
Amandra Purcell and the Raiders cruised passed Lesley, 80-34 in the 2011-12 Season Opener.
