NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – The Niagara women's basketball team dropped a tough game to conference opponent Rider on Sunday afternoon.

Game Summary
Final Score: Niagara 58, Rider 78
Leading Scorers: Kaylee Stroemple (15 points), Tiffany Corselli (12 points), Morgan Baughman (12 points)
Records: Niagara (3-4, 1-1 MAAC), Rider (5-2, 2-0 MAAC)
Location: Gallagher Center – Niagara University, N.Y.

Coach's Corner

• "It was a really tough game," said head coach Jada Pierce. "We prepared, we practiced and we got ready for Rider all week, but we just really didn't play good defense today."

Game Recap

• The Broncs took a quick lead to begin the game, going on a 15-5 run. Stroemple hit a jumper with a little over four minutes remaining to cut Rider's lead, 15-7.
• With 2:05 remaining in the first quarter, Corselli sank a three to bring the Purple Eagles within 10 points of the lead, 20-10.
• Jai Moore opened scoring in the second quarter, scoring two to put the score at 22-14 with Rider still in the lead.
• With a little under seven minutes remaining, Corselli hit another 3-pointer and Baughman sank a three with 4:20 remaining to once again bring Niagara within 10 points of the lead, 30-20.
• Corselli made her third 3-point shot of the game with 59 seconds left in the third quarter. Two free throws from Victoria Rampado to end the quarter put the score at 53-39 going into the fourth.
• With a little over seven minutes remaining, Jamie Sherburne sank a 3-pointer and Baughman hit three consecutive threes within one minute to cut the Broncs' lead, 69-57.

Inside the Numbers

• Stroemple led the team in scoring with 15 points and Corselli led the team in rebounding with eight rebounds, tying her career-high.
• Corselli and Baughman each added 12 points. Baughman tied her career-high.
• Rampado scored 10 points. She has scored in double digits in every game so far this season.
• McIntyre and Sherburne led Niagara in assists with four each.

Up Next

• The Purple Eagles resume non-conference play on Wednesday, Dec. 7 when they host Hartford at 7:00 p.m.
• Following Hartford, Niagara takes on No. 21/20 Syracuse at the Carrier Dome on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 3:00 p.m.

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