Will Parsons had 10 key second half points for Rivier in a win over UMaine-Augusta on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of Rivier University)

The Rivier University men’s basketball team took down non-conference opponent UMaine-Augusta 81-78 Sunday at the Muldoon Center to improve to 2-1 on the young season.

The Raiders jumped out to a 7-0 run to start the game. They would extend their lead numerous times throughout the contest, but the Moose seemed to always fight their way back, making it a close contest. UMA had four players in the double digits this afternoon, while the Raiders had just two. Overall, the Moose outshot Rivier 37.2% to 34.3%.

Raider Miles Gillette once again led the way, finishing a game high of 29 points and 19 rebounds.

The first half offense for the Raiders was led by Gillette, who finished the half with 13 points and 12 rebounds. UMA had two athletes score seven each in Omar Rolle and Trevor Beals.

The second half was a complete 180 for the Moose as they went from shooting 7% from three-point territory to 58.8% (10-17). This allowed them to storm back and tie up the game late in the half. Jovan Sisovic led UMA with 15 second half points going 4-for-5 from three.

Gillette and Will Parsons (Rowley, MA) helped lift the Raiders over the visiting squad in the end, with Gillette netting another 16 points, with Parsons ending with 10.

Sisovic had a team high for the Moose of 15 points off the bench.

Rivier men’s basketball will be back in action on Tuesday, Nov. 23 against New England College at 5:30 p.m.