Women’s Basketball Picks Up Tough Loss Against Saint Francis Brooklyn

 
BROOKLYN, NY - The Saint Peter's women's basketball squad lost in a nail biter against non-conference opponent, Saint Francis Brooklyn on Monday night. Point guard, Briyanah Richardson led the Peacocks with 21 points in the 74-70 loss.
 
Game Notes vs. Saint Francis Brooklyn

• The Peacocks started off strong, going on a 7-0 run midway through the first quarter. 
• Briyanah Richardson scored eight points, going 2-2 from the three, in the first quarter.
• The Peacocks went 5-6 from the 3-point line in the first quarter. 
• The Terriers went on a six point run early in the second quarter.
• The teams went back and forth for the rest of the quarter, with the Peacocks going into halftime with the lead, 39-35. 
• The Terriers had their best run, 12 points in the third quarter, taking the lead 55-52 to finish the quarter. 
• The Peacocks bounced back in the fourth quarter, bringing the score to 55-54, with a lay up by Richardson. 
• The team went down 12 points in the final quarter and the Peacocks relentlessly fought back.
• Richardson scored a lay up at the 1:11 mark, tying the game 70-70. 
• The Terriers scored a jumper with 44 seconds left, forcing the Peacocks to foul.
• Saint Francis Brooklyn made the the two free throws at the end, finishing with a final score of 74-70.

Inside The Numbers:

• The Peacocks had three players record double digit points against the Terriers. 
• Zoe Pero recorded her third double double this season. 
• Pero finished with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 blocks.
• Richardson added 21 points for the Peacocks and dished out 7 assists. 
• D'Aviyon Magazine added 11 points for the team, going 4-5 from the field. 
• Tyara McQueen had a career high of eight points against the Terriers, while also grabbing four rebounds and four assists.

Coach's Quote-Marc Mitchell:

• "I'm very very pleased with the effort from our young ladies tonight."
• "Bri Richardson has regained her confidence and played extremely well."

Up Next:

• The Peacocks have an 11 day break before their next game.
• The next game is against FDU on Friday, December 21 at 7 p.m. at the Yanitelli Center in Jersey City.