The Colby-Sawyer women's basketball team suffered a 70-59 loss to Rivier in a crucial Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) matchup, resulting in the Chargers slipping to the 10th seed and intensifying their fight for a playoff spot.

By the Numbers
  • Junior Courtney Brewster led the Chargers with 18 points, seven rebounds, and three assists.
  • Sophomore Elyza Mitchell contributed 15 points, eight rebounds, and three assists.
  • First year Catherine Chick added nine points and two rebounds.
  • Lyric Grumblatt led the Raiders with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and five steals.
  • Alexa Dufries tallied 19 points and six rebounds for the Raiders.
  • The Chargers were outscored in the paint 34-22 but enjoyed a 25-4 advantage in bench scoring.
State of Play
  • Colby-Sawyer is currently in the 10th seed in the GNAC playoff picture with a 4-7 record in conference play and three games remaining.
  • The team's next game is against Emmanuel on Saturday at 3:00 PM.
Bottom Line

The Colby-Sawyer women's basketball team's 70-59 loss to Rivier places them in a challenging position as they fight for a playoff spot, emphasizing the urgency for improved performances in their remaining games to secure a postseason berth.