LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – The Rider University women's basketball team was defeated Thursday evening, falling to Canisius, 63-43. The Broncs fall to 2-11 overall and 0-4 in MAAC play, while the Golden Griffins improve to 2-12 on the season and 1-3 in league play.
Early on it was Rider in control.
Camryn Collins (Foxboro, MA/Foxboro) scored five early points and
Mariona Cos-Morales (Matadepera, Spain/IES Matadepera[Casper College]) added four as the Broncs jumped out to an 11-2 lead. Canisius would immediately respond with an 8-0 run, but the Broncs would maintain a 21-18 advantage through the end of the opening quarter.
After a
Sanaa Redmond (Philadelphia, PA/The Shipley School[Samford]) three put Rider up 28-24, Canisius closed out the second quarter on a 10-2 run to go into the half leading 34-30.
Five points from
Aliya McIver (White Plains, NY/White Plains) and a pair of free throws by Cos-Morales gave Rider a lead at 37-36 early in the third. Canisius would outscore Rider 15-2 for the remainder of the third quarter, then outscore Rider 12-4 in the fourth to secure the win.
Quotes & Notes
"It came down to us not making enough shots. Defensively, we were locked in. Credit to Canisius, they had a couple kids step up, make some big threes. We forced 26 turnovers, but only scored 43 points."
– Head Coach Lynn Milligan
"We know that we have to start with urgency. We had to get it, but that feeling of urgency doesn't leave us. We're going to get to work tomorrow and just keep on working."
– Senior Forward Mariona Cos-Morales
- Canisius' lead in the all-time series extends to 36-19.
- Cos-Morales finished with 12 points, her third game in double figures this season.
Broncs By The Numbers
- Rider shot 30.4% (14-46) from the field, and 26.7% (4-15) from three. The Golden Griffins shot 47.9% (23-48) from the field and 20.0% (3-15) from three.
- The Broncs had 10 assists on their 14 made baskets, led by six from McIver.
- Canisius held a 36-18 advantage on the glass, including an 8-6 edge in offensive rebounds. McIver had four boards to lead Rider.
- McIver had five steals in the contest.
Up Next
Rider remains at home for a game against Niagara Saturday at 2 p.m.
