RICHMOND, VA – The Rider University women's basketball team was defeated 75-60 Sunday afternoon at VCU. The Broncs fall to 1-4 on the season, while the Rams improve to 3-2.
After
Mariona Cos-Morales (Matadepera, Spain/IES Matadepera[Casper College]) opened the game's scoring, VCU quickly countered with a 12-0 run and the Rams would take lead 22-13 after the opening quarter.
Leading 28-17 early in the second, VCU pulled away with a 9-0 run and went into the break leading 40-19.
After VCU extended the lead to 46-19, the Broncs responded with a 15-0 run, including seven points from
Gabby Turco (Wildwood, NJ/Wildwood Crest[Saint Anselm/La Salle]) to trim the lead to 46-34 and moments later the Broncs would get to within 10 at 50-40. The Rams would have another answer however, scored four-straight points to finish the third quarter ahead 54-40 before opening the fourth on a 12-2 run to push the lead to 24.
Down 68-44, the Broncs made one final push with a 9-0 run, including four points from
Camryn Collins (Foxboro, MA/Foxboro), but the comeback effort would run out of time.
Quotes & Notes
"We are disappointed with the loss to a good VCU team, but we saw some good things and are continuing our process of growth. We shot the ball well and cut down on turnovers, but didn't give ourselves enough chances. Once again, we got some really good minutes from our rookies."
- Head Coach Lynn Milligan
- VCU pushes its lead in the all-time series to 3-1.
- Turco led Rider with a game-high 18 points to reach double figures for the fifth-straight game to start the season.
Broncs By The Numbers
- Rider shot 46.8% (22-47) from the field, and 42.9% (6-14) from three. The Rams shot 54.2% (26-48) from the field and 54.5% (6-11) from three.
- The Broncs had 11 assists on their 22 made baskets, led by two from
Kaylan Deveney (Medford, NJ/Life Center Academy).
- VCU outrebounded Rider 38-14, including an 11-0 edge in offensive boards.
Emilee Tahata (Springfield, Australia/Woodcrest State College[La Salle]) had three rebounds to lead the Broncs.
Up Next
Rider continues its road trip next Sunday with a visit to Boston University. Tip is scheduled for 1 p.m.
