Haley Phillips led Rivier with 10 points in a loss to Brandeis at the Muldoon Center on Tuesday night. (Photo courtesy of Rivier Athletics)

NASHUA – The Rivier women’s basketball team fell to the visiting Brandeis Judges, 64-39, in a non-conference match up Tuesday evening at the Muldoon Center.

With the loss, the Raiders dropped to 0-4 on the season, while Brandeis improved to 5-0.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Brandeis opened the game with two quick buckets, building a double-digit lead. Sophomore Gianna Donato put Rivier on the board with a layup, but the Judges continued build off their early lead and closed out the first quarter ahead 20-5.

The Raiders settled in during the second quarter, with sophomore Sydney Perry laying in the first score of the quarter. Brandeis continued to find ways to score through the midway point of the frame, extending their lead to 17

Donato knocked down a three to conclude the first half scoring, however the Judges took a 39-18 lead into the half.

The Raiders delivered their best defensive stretch in the third quarter, holding Brandeis to just nine points. Junior Haley Phillips led the team in third quarter scoring with five points coming by way of a three and a layup.

Brandeis once more regained offensive control in the fourth quarter, outscoring Rivier 16-10 to seal the contest.

BOX SCORE BREAKDOWN

Phillips led the Raiders with 10 points, adding three rebounds…Donato and sophomore Hannah Smith followed with eight points each…Perry recorded a team-high eight rebounds, followed by seven from Smith.

UP NEXT

The Raiders return to action Thursday for another non-conference match up, hosting the Mules of Colby College. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.