Lawrenceville, NJ - The Iona College women's basketball team saw a five game winning streak end with a 57-49 loss to Rider on the road.  Tiara Headen was the lone Gael to score in double figures, leading the squad with ten points.

The Maroon & Gold opened up a 6-0 lead to begin the game, jump started by a layup from Anna McLean.  The Broncs were held off the scoreboard until the 15:20 mark, when Janele Henderson knocked down consecutive three point baskets.  Shaunice Parker laid one in with 14:28 on the clock to give Rider the lead for a brief while, until Iona took over on a Cat Lutz trifecta. 

The Gaels used a 9.8% shooting advantage in the first period to maintain the lead for a 31-28 advance at halftime.

The two teams swapped the top position for much of the second half, which featured nine lead changes.  Rider pulled in front for good on a bucket from three point range by Amanda Sepulveda with 4:26 to go in the game.  That basket sparked a 14-5 run for the hosts over the home stretch which sealed the defeat.

Up next for the Gaels is a contest at Manhattan on Feb. 15 beginning at 4:30 pm.  The game will be televised on ESPNU.