2021-22 Women's Basketball

14 Riley Lahiff

  • Height 5-9
  • Year Senior
  • Hometown North Attleboro, Mass.
  • High School Bishop Feehan
  • Position F

Biography

CAREER BESTS

PointsReboundsAssistsStealsBlocks
17 (Twice, last 11/20/21 at Conn. College)11 (11/18/21 vs. MIT)8 (2/1/22 vs. Anna Maria)6 (Three times, last 2/26/22 vs. Regis)2 (Five times, last 2/19/22 @ Dean)

 

AS A SENIOR...

  • Started all 27 games for the Saints during their GNAC Championship run as a senior forward.
  • Averaged 7.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 2.5 steals per game while averaging 24.6 minutes per game.
  • Led the GNAC in steals (67) while ranking third in assists (91), and eighth in assist-to-turnover ratio (1.5) and field goal percentage (45.7 percent).
  • Matched a career-high 17 points on Nov. 20, 2021, coming in a 74-66 win at Connecticut College. Lahiff played 34 minutes and shot 9-of-10 from the line to help reach the 17 points.
  • Snatched a career-high 11 rebounds on Nov. 18, 2021, coming in an OT win over MIT, 75-68.
  • Added career-highs in assists, steals, and blocks, throughout the campaign, as one of the GNACs most versatile players.
  • Recorded at least one steal in 26 of the Saints 27 games in the 2021-22 campaign.
  • Named the team's Unsung Hero by the coaching staff, following the 2021-22 season.
  • Received the Senior Sportsmanship Award at the annual Senior Athletics Award Banquet.
  • Named to the GNAC Academic All-Conference Team.

AS A JUNIOR...

  • 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: Marketing & Management
Career Aspirations: Sales
Favorite Movie: The Heat
Favorite Book: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Favorite Pre-game Meal: Granola Bar
Favorite Late Night 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

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Historical Player Information

  • 14

    2018-19First Year

    F
    5'9"
    14
  • 14

    2019-20Sophomore

    F
    5'9"
    14
  • 14

    2020-21Junior

    F
    5'9"
    14
  • 14

    2021-22Senior

    F
    5'9"
    14