NASHUA, N.H. – Saint Joseph's College (12-10, 7-2 GNAC) defeated Rivier University (2-20, 2-7 GNAC), 79-48, in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) women's basketball contest on Wednesday evening at the Muldoon Center. With the win the Monks extend their winning streak to five games.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

Saint Joseph's came out sharp on both ends, opening the game with a 10-0 burst and staking a 19-8 advantage going into the second quarter. The Monks continued to gain separation in the second stanza and carried a 40-17 lead into halftime.

Rivier showed fight coming out of the break and "won" the third quarter (16-13), to make it a 53-33 game heading into the final stanza.

Saint Joseph's answered emphatically in the final frame, erupting for 26 points—including a 6-for-9 shooting performance from deep—to close out the 79-48 win.

STATS OF THE GAME:

Saint Joseph's knocked down 13 three-pointers and netted 28 points off 23 Rivier turnovers. The Monks also controlled the glass, generating 19 second-chance points and finishing with a 42-32 rebounding edge, while the bench outscored Rivier's reserves, 27-14.

LEADERS – SAINT JOSEPH'S:

• Elisabeth Stapelfeld (Sr., Brookline, N.H.): 16 points (2-3 from three), 3 assists
• Logan Brown (Sr., Brunswick, Maine): 15 points, 5 three-pointers
• Madison Lebel (Sr., Hermon, Maine): 10 points, 9 rebounds
• Hayden Madore (So, Hallowell, Maine): 11 points, 5 assists
• Layla Facchiano (Fr., Auburn, Maine): 9 points, 4 assists, 3 steals

LEADERS – RIVIER:

• Gianna Donato: 15 points
• Juju Nealy: 10 points
• Madi Ricker: 8 points
• Erika Fantauzzi: 7 points

HISTORICALLY SPEAKING:

Saint Joseph's is now 25-6 all-time versus Rivier University.

NEXT!

Saint Joseph's will host Colby-Sawyer College on Saturday in a GNAC contest starting at 1:00 PM.