Panthers Pounce Past Men's Basketball

NASHUA, NH: Rivier men's basketball fell to Plymouth State University in the Muldoon in non-conference action this evening.

THE BASICS:

- Date: 11/15/22

- Score: PSU 77, Rivier 48

- Records: Rivier (1-3), PSU (3-1)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

- The Plymouth State Panthers surmounted the Raiders in their 2022 home opener. They showed valiant offensive and defensive efforts to open up the game, with only an eleven-point deficit. Out of the half, the Raiders shot selection and energy dwindled as the Panthers began to rain down threes. Marko Ljushikj (Macedonia) led the team in baskets, scoring 8 points Robenson Baguidy (Goffstown, NH) contributed 6 points and three steals this afternoon.

- Kevin Henry led the Panthers today, putting up 19 points, and adding eight rebounds as well. Giorgi Tsiklauri also contributed 19 points, shooting 4-9 from the arc. Christian Barr added six rebounds to the Panthers 48 total.

- Riv had a free throw shooting percentage of 83.3%, and PSU had a free throw shooting percentage of 68.8%.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

- Rebounds: PSU 48, Rivier 33

- Assists: PSU 15, Rivier 11

- Shooting Percentage: Rivier 25%, PSU 47.5%

UP NEXT:

- Rivier men's basketball will visit Thomas College in non-conference play this Thursday at 7:00 PM.

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