CHESTNUT HILL, MA – The Rider University women's basketball team was defeated, 92-52, Wednesday night at Boston College. The Broncs fall to 1-1 on the season, while the Eagles improve to 3-1 on the year.
 
The Eagles jumped out in front early. Following a bucket from Emmy Roach (Littlehampton, Australia/Heathfield) that made it 3-2 Boston College, the Eagles responded with a 10-0 run. Then up 16-6, the Eagles closed out the opening quarter on a 15-3 run to lead 31-9 after 10 minutes.
 
Aliya McIver (White Plains, NY/White Plains) knocked down a three to open the second quarter, but Boston College extended the lead with seven-straight points, then leading 41-16 the Eagles ended the half on an 8-0 run to lead 49-16 at the half.
 
After McIver drained a three to make it 60-30, the Eagles went on a 10-0 run to extend the lead. Rider countered with an 8-2 run, including threes from Alena Cofield (Langhorne, PA/Neshaminy) and Daniya Brown (Fairfax, VA/Bishop O'Connell) and Boston College led 76-40 after three quarters.
 
The Eagles would score the first six points of the fourth, but baskets by Kristina Ekofo (Brussels, Belgium/ Établissement Des Soeurs De Notre Dame[North Dakota State University/Northeastern Oklahoma A&M]), Amany Lopez (Springfield, MA/South Shore Christian Prep), and Claudia Lazaro-Carrasco (Madrid, Spain/Ortega y Gasset) quickly countered the run. Boston College maintained the edge, producing the final score.
 
Quotes & Notes
"We lost to a very good team, who was hitting on all cylindars tonight. We struggled keeping them in front of us, and getting out on their shooters. I was pleased with our second-half effort and hope to build on that moving forward." - Head Coach Jackie Hartzell

- Boston College extends its lead in the all-time series to 2-0.
- Lazaro-Carrasco made her collegiate debut in the game.
- McIver set a career-high with 14 points, leading Rider in the contest. She has finished in double figures in both games this season
- Ekofo added 10 points to finish in double figures for the second time this season.
 
Broncs By The Numbers
- Rider shot 38.2% (21-55) from the field, and 22.7% from three (5-22). The Eagles shot 44.6% (29-65) from the field and 30.0% (9-30) from three.
- The Broncs had 13 assists on their 21 made baskets, led by three from Lopez.
- Boston College outrebounded Rider 49-24, including a 21-6 edge on the offensive glass. Cofield and Deb Okechukwu (Washington, DC/Archbishop Carroll [Harcum CC/CCBC – Essex]) each had four boards to lead Rider.
 
Up Next
The Broncs have a quick turn around, playing at Stonehill Thursday. Tip is scheduled for 6 p.m.