WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TAKES FOURTH CONFERENCE LOSS, Sophomore Nicole Casimiro Nets 20

The Mustangs traveled to Nashua, NH this past weekend losing 97- 69 in a hard fought battle against Rivier College. This would be Mount Ida’s fourth GNAC loss thus far, and would drop their overall record to 5-13, (2-4 GNAC), while the Raiders would improve to 8-9, (4-3 GNAC).

MIC started off on the right foot by netting a jumper in the first minute of regulation by Sophomore Nicole Casimiro (Lee, NH/Oyster River), who would go on to score a game high of 20 points for the Mustangs. The Raiders would then come back to tie it with 15:56 until the break. Both teams would continue to exchange baskets with the score staying tied with 8:20 left to play. Rivier would take the lead by 10 at half time with a score of 44-33.

The Raiders would maintain the advantage in the second half by going on a 6-0 run in the first few minutes. MIC would make an effort to fight back by the scrappy play on the court. Unfortunately, it would be too late for the Mustangs while Rivier would take the lead for the remainder of play. The Raiders would take lead on the foul line, draining 17-24 as a team throughout the contest. RC would then take the advantage with outstanding shooting by sophomore Blair Carpenter resulting in a 25 point performance for the day.

Sophomore forward Cherie Parisi (South Attleboro, MA/Attleboro) would dominate the boards recording her ninth double-double of the season, collecting and exceptional 18 points along with 10 rebounds. Senior captain Lauren Hickey (Enosburg VT/Richford) would light a spark on the court shooting 6-10 from the field and 4-7 from the 3-point range.

The Mount Ida College Women’s basketball team will continue to battle in the GNAC this Thursday against Emerson College. Kicking off their 5th league match-up at the Mount Ida Athletic Center for a 6:00 p.m. tip-off.