Sights from Rider women’s basketball’s upset over Quinnipiac — March 10, 2021
All photos taken by Carolo Pascale
No. 7 Rider upset the No. 2 seed Quinnipiac Bobcats 62-50 on March 10 Sophomore guard Maya Hyacienth takes a jumper over Mikala Morris of Quinnipiac. Co-Rookie of the Year gaurd Makayla Firebaugh (back) guarding the MAAC Player of the Year Mackenzie DeWees. Junior guard Amanda Mobley had seven points and 10 assists against Quinnipiac Freshman guard Makayla Firebaugh hits a big 3-pointer late in the fourth quarter. Freshman forward Raphaela Toussaint hits one of her three 3-pointers. Sophomore forward Anna Ekerstedt tied her career-high of 10 points against Quinnipiac. Sophomore forward Anna Ekerstedt knocked down a layup sealing the victory for Rider. The Broncs celebrated upsetting Quinnipiac after the game. Rider’s upset over Quinnipiac was the first time ever the Bobcats had lost its opening game in the MAAC tournament.
