FRANKLIN, Mass. — The Rivier women’s basketball team took down Dean College tonight in their first GNAC matchup.

The Raiders (9-10, 5-7 GNAC) set the tone early in the first half, scoring a game best 25 points in the second quarter to give them a 16-point lead going into the break. Their largest lead saw a 28-point advantage at the start of the fourth quarter. Dean did close the gap with the remainder of the fourth by outscoring Rivier 21-13. However, that wouldn’t be enough to erase the large deficit.

Lyric Grumblatt (Manchester, NH) Had 17 of her 24 points in the first half of the game. Anna Stenger (Weare, NH) had a solid game off the bench with 12 points with three assists and steals.

For the Bulldogs (2-13, 0-11 GNAC), Alexah Potter was their top player of the night with 23 points and 16 rebounds.

Rivier be back Saturday at 2 p.m. against GNAC newcomer Elms College.

MEN’S VOLLEYBALL

WENTWORTH 3, RIVIER 0

Although the Leopards took three straight sets (22-25, 23-25, 21-25), they weren’t easy wins for them. Although down one of their Top players, the Raiders (1-4, 1-1 GNAC) competed and made each set close. Between the two teams, each statistical category was very close.

Wentworth (9-0, 3-0 GNAC) was powered by Hunter Oshman, who had a game high 17 kills with just six errors for a .344 hitting percentage. Connor Adams dished out 27 assists and five digs.

David Smith (Clinton, OH) topped the Raiders offense and defense with 13 kills, three service aces, and nine digs.