http://www.rivierathletics.com en-us en-us http://www.rivierathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/march_24_2010 Nashua, NH - Three members of the Rivier College basketball teams were recognized by the New Hampshire Basketball Coaches Association today. Please click headline for full story. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.rivierathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/march_24_2010 2010-03-24T04:00:00Z http://www.rivierathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/march_9_2010 Nashua, NH - Rivier College senior Jess Mellen (Rockland, MA) has been named to the New England Women's Basketball Association (NEWBA) Senior All-Star Classic basketball game. The game has become a great tradition and memorable way for seniors to finish their collegiate careers. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.rivierathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/march_9_2010 2010-03-09T05:00:00Z http://www.rivierathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/february_26_2010 Nashua, NH - Two members of the Rivier College basketball teams received Second Team All-Conference recognition for their efforts on the court this season. Don Poitras (Bow, NH) a member of the men's basketball team, and Jess Mellen (Rockland, MA) a member of the women's team, were both announced to the second team All-GNAC last night. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.rivierathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/february_26_2010 2010-02-26T05:00:00Z http://www.rivierathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/february_24_2010 Boston, MA- The Raiders (15-10; 7-5) fell just short of an upset as they lost to the GNAC's top seed, Emmanuel Saints (20-5; 10-2) 68-60 Tuesday night. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.rivierathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/february_24_2010 2010-02-24T05:00:00Z http://www.rivierathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/february_22_2010 Nashua, NH- Both the of the Rivier Men's and Women's basketball teams ended their seasons this past week and have secured the 8th seed respectively as they head into their GNAC tournaments. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.rivierathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/february_22_2010 2010-02-22T05:00:00Z http://www.rivierathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/February_17_2010 Nashua, NH- The Raiders (15-9, 7-5) just didn't seem to have enough to fend off Simmons College (15-8,7-4) as the Sharks held on to a 71-65 win on the final home game of the season for the Raiders. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.rivierathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/February_17_2010 2010-02-17T05:00:00Z http://www.rivierathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/february_13_2010 Riv (15-8; 7-4) played 40 minutes of uninspired basketball which resulted in a disappointing loss. The visitors failed to execute the basics as they allowed 24 second-chance points while jacking up 26 treys (connecting on only 7 of them). Sat, 13 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.rivierathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/february_13_2010 2010-02-13T05:00:00Z http://www.rivierathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/february_9_2010 Rivier (15-7; 7-3) was finally able to play with their full complement of players after suffering from several key injuries over the past few weeks. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.rivierathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/february_9_2010 2010-02-09T05:00:00Z http://www.rivierathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/february_6_2010 Nashua, NH- The Raiders improve their record to 14-7 (5-3 GNAC) on the season as they took care of the Saint Joseph (CT) Blue Jays (3-16, 0-8) by a final score of 97-59 this afternoon. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.rivierathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/february_6_2010 2010-02-06T05:00:00Z http://www.rivierathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/january_30_2010 Rivier (13-7; 4-3) lost their second game in a week in the final seconds. They are battling through some injuries to key players but that is no excuse as they shot just 16% in the final twenty minutes. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.rivierathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/january_30_2010 2010-01-30T05:00:00Z http://www.rivierathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/january_28_2010 Nashua, NH - After dropping 3 straight games, the Raider of Rivier College came away with a 14 point GNAC conference victory, 72-58, against Lasell College tonight. Sophomore Amandra Purcell (Hudson, NH) came up huge for the Raiders as she led all scorers with 25 points in the game. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.rivierathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/january_28_2010 2010-01-28T05:00:00Z http://www.rivierathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/january_26_2010 For the first time in five years, the Newbury College women's basketball team defeated Rivier College, 62-61, Tuesday evening. The Nighthawks atoned for last year's 100-48 loss to the Raiders with three players reaching double figures and starved off a second half Rivier comeback attempt to take the one point victory. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.rivierathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/january_26_2010 2010-01-26T05:00:00Z http://www.rivierathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/january_25_2010 In only the second game of her senior season, Jessica Mellen accomplished what many players only dream about: her 1,000th career point. Mellen is only the second player in GNAC history, male or female, to achieve 1000 points, 500 rebounds and 300 assists. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.rivierathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/january_25_2010 2010-01-25T05:00:00Z http://www.rivierathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/january_23_2010 In what has become a disturbing trend, the Raiders (12-5; 3-2) played with a lack of defensive intensity for the first twenty minutes. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.rivierathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/january_23_2010 2010-01-23T05:00:00Z http://www.rivierathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/january_18_2010 The Raiders (12-4; 3-1) ran into a very deep and talented team from Emmanuel College. The result was the worst loss for Riv all season. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.rivierathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/january_18_2010 2010-01-18T05:00:00Z