14 Riley Lahiff
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- Height:
- 5'9
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- Year:
- Jr.
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- Hometown:
- North Attleboro, Mass.
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- High School:
- Bishop Feehan
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- Position:
- F
Bio
CAREER BESTS
Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks |
17 (1/13/20 at Eastern CT) | 10 (Twice, last 2/6/20 vs. Middlebury) | 5 (Three times, last 2/29/20 vs. SJM) | 5 (Four times, last 2/15/20 vs. SJM) | 2 (Twice, last 2/15/20 vs. SJM) |
AS A SOPHOMORE...
- The 2020-21 season was cancelled due to the COVID19 pandemic forcing the ECWBB team to not compete in any games
- Honored as the program's Co-Most Valuable Player (MVP) during junior campaign
- Also received the team Academic Award for the highest GPA on the squad
- Named to the GNAC Academic All-Conference Team
AS A SOPHOMORE...
- Played in 28 games, earning 23 starts during Emmanuel's GNAC Championship season
- Averaged 24.5 minutes per game, ranking second on the team and seventh in the GNAC in steals with 59 thefts
- Made first collegiate start on November 16 vs. St. Joseph's (BK) going a perfect 2-for-2 from the floor and 2-for-2 from the free throw line for six points in Emmanuel's 111-67 win
- Scored in double-figures six times during the year including a career-high 17 points vs. Eastern CT on January 13
- Collected a career-high 10 rebounds vs. NESCAC foe Middlebury on February 6
- Dished out three or more assists in 13 games including a season-high five helpers in the GNAC Championship win over St. Joseph's (ME) on February 29
- Grabbed three or more steals in 11 contests, including a season-high of five vs. Anna Maria, Suffolk and St. Joseph's (ME)
- Closed the year with 183 points, 134 rebounds, 72 assists, 59 steals and 11 blocks
- Named to the GNAC Academic All-Conference Team
AS A FIRST YEAR...
- Appeared in all 30 games for the Saints during her first season of collegiate basketball, averaging just under 19 minutes per game.
- Posted four games with 10+ points including a pair of 16-point outings in wins over Ramapo on December 30, 2019 and Albertus Magnus College on February 21. The Ramapo win was #816 for EC Head Coach Andy Yosinoff to set a new NCAA D-III Women's Basketball record and the Albertus win was in the 2019 GNAC Semifinals.
- Grabbed multiple rebounds in 28 of 30 games including a season-high of eight boards on three occasions.
- Finished the season with 160 points, 122 rebounds, 48 steals and 47 assists in a GNAC Championship season for Emmanuel.
BEFORE EMMANUEL...
- Lahiff was a three-year member of the varsity basketball team at Bishop Feehan High School
- Helped lead her team to win the state championship during her sophomore year
- During her senior year, was named Sun Chronicle All-Star
- Also played four years of lacrosse, two years of field hockey and two years of cross-country
PLAYER PROFILE
Major: Business Management
Favorite Movie: The Heat
Favorite Book: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Favorite Pre-game Meal: Granola Bar
Favorite Late Nigh Snack: Ice Cream
Favorite Spot on the EC Campus: Muddy River Cafe
Most Exciting Athletic Experience: State championship sophomore year of high school
Most Respected Professional Athlete: Larry Bird