MBB: Lasell Falls to Rivier on Road Match

Nashua, NH- The Lasers travelled to Rivier University on Saturday afternoon and battled wire-to-wire until ultimately falling 66-76. 

The Lasers came out with energy, answering every shot Rivier took. Lasell was trailing by one at the break, in a tightly contested first half against Rivier, marked by frequent lead changes and strong interior play. The Madesko brothers were locked in, finding eachother all over the court. The Raiders were able to control the glass, gaining multiple second-chance opportunities to keep the game close. Both teams struggled to finish shots with Lasell only shooting 40.6% from the field in the first half. Lasell led the majority of the half until the Raiders slowly edged to take the lead going into halftime 34-35. 

Rivier pulled away in the second half to earn a 76–66 win as Lasell struggled to keep pace despite strong individual efforts. Esmer Madesko led the Lasers with 21 points, 4 assists, 4 steals, and 5 rebounds, while Andy Madesko added a well-rounded performance with 13 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 blocks. Che Hanks chipped in 8 points and Tyler Costin knocked down three triples on his way to 9 points. Cameron Foster-Martez (5 points, 3 assists) and Jonathan Box (2 points, 3 assists) helped facilitate the offense, but Rivier capitalized at the free-throw line and on the glass late, closing the game by converting key possessions down the stretch. 

Up Next- The Lasers will be back in action hosting Regis for another GNAC matchup on Tuesday, January 20. Tip-off is set for 7:30PM.