GAME OVERVIEW:

Medford, Mass.—The Lesley University Women's Basketball team hosted Rivier University in a non-conference game on Thursday evening at Medford Gymnasium.  The Raiders had a dominant second quarter to earn the 78-57 victory, their first win on the season.  With the loss, Lesley slips to 0-6 on the young season.

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE:

• Both teams exchanged the lead in the opening quarter before Raiders's ace Kaylee Kacavas drove to the hoop for a layup and sparked an 8-0 run to end the first ten minutes leading 17-11.
• Lesley senior Sarah Tobin worked the paint for the Lynx only two field goals in the second quarter,
• Rivier took a 35-15 lead on the back of Kacavas going into the half, outscoring Lesley 18-4 in the final ten minutes of the half.
• Dakota Jones opened the second half strong for Lesley netting the first four points and sparking a quick 9-0 run to close the gap.
• Lynx fouls put Kacavas at the line for four straight free throws and get momentum back to the Raider side.
• After two made free throws by Theresa Pereira for the Lynx, the Raiders went on a 17-4 run to extend the lead to 56-30 with just over eleven minutes left in the game.
• Despite Lesley outscoring Rivier 22-18 in the final quarter, with Pereira and Jones combining for 17 points, it wasn't enough to keep the powerful visitor offense from claiming the 78-57 victory.
• Kacavas lead the Raiders with 43 points, including three field goals from down town and a perfect 8-8 from the free throw line.  Elizabeth Meehan chipped in 10 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 steals in the victory.
• Jones continues to control the game down low for the Lynx with her sixth straight double-double recording 17 points and 12.  Pereira matched Jones with 17 points of her own and 3 steals.

UP NEXT:

Lesley returns to NECC conference play Saturday December 1st when they travel to Dean College with a 12pm tip off time.