EDISON, NJ (Nov. 8, 2022) – The 2022-23 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Women’s basketball regular season tipped off   Monday, November 7. On a day when nine out of eleven MAAC teams saw action, Canisius, Fairfield, and Niagara all took home opening day wins. The final MAAC teams to start their seasons, Iona, and Siena, will both begin competition on Thursday, November 10, with home games against Wagner and University of New Hampshire.
 
 
Canisius (1-0, 0-0 MAAC) – 57 | Buffalo (0-1, 0-0 MAC) – 55
Koessler Athletic Center | Buffalo, NY
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Canisius College started off the season defeating crosstown rival Buffalo by a two-point margin, in a come from behind victory. Dani Haskell led Canisius with 17 points and Sis Eleko added in 10 points and six rebounds on the night.
 
 
Fairfield (1-0, 0-0 MAAC) – 62 | Brown (0-1, 0-0 Ivy League) – 52
Pizzitola Sports Center | Providence, RI
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Fairfield came out with the double-digit win in its season opener against Brown 62-52. Callie Cavanaugh poured in a career high 36 points, including 10 straight points in the fourth quarter to lead Fairfield to victory. This win marks the first career victory for first year head coach Carly Thibault- DuDonis.
 
 
Niagara (1-0, 0-0 MAAC) – 64 | Loyola (Md.) (0-1, 0-0 Patriot League) – 55
Reitz Arena | Baltimore, MD
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Led by Aaliyah and Angel Parker’s combined 31 points, Niagara earned a 64-55 victory over Loyola (Md.).  For Niagara, Aaliyah Parker led with 17 points and five rebounds, Angel Parker added in 14 points, five rebounds with two assists, and Maddy Yelle chipped in with 12 points, three assists and two steals.
 
Mount St. Mary’s (0-1, 0-0 MAAC) – 45 | Virginia Tech (1-0, 0-0 ACC) – 101
Cassell Coliseum | Blacksburg, VA
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Mount St. Mary’s dropped its opening game to the 13^th ranked Virginia Tech Hokies by a score of 101-45. For Mount St. Mary’s, Michaela Harrison had 15 points on the night, and Natalie Villaflor chipped in 11 points and three rebounds.
 
Quinnipiac (0-1, 0-0 MAAC) – 45 | NC State (1-0, 0-0 ACC) – 82
Reynolds Coliseum | Raleigh, NC
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Quinnipiac fell to the 10^th ranked NC State Wolfpack 82-45 in their season opener on the road.  Cur’Tiera Haywood and Jackie Grisdale led Quinnipiac with eight points apiece. Mikala Morris added in six points and seven rebounds in the contest.
 
 
Saint Peter’s (0-1, 0-0 MAAC) – 39 | Seton Hall (1-0, 0-0 Big East) –73
Walsh Gymnasium | South Orange, NJ
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Saint Peter’s fell in its first game of the year to Seton Hall in a 73-39 outing. For Saint Peter’s Rachel Kuhl led all Peacocks with 12 points and two assists on the night.
 
 
Marist (0-1, 0-0 MAAC) –38 | Villanova (1-0, 0-0 Big East) – 60
McCann Arena | Poughkeepsie, NY
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Marist was defeated in its home opener by Villanova to a score of 60-38. Zaria Shazer nearly notched a double- double with 18 points and eight rebounds in the contest. Kiara Fisher contributed 11 points and four rebounds for Marist.
 
Rider (0-1, 0-0 MAAC) – 60 | NJIT (1-0, 0-0 America East) – 68
Alumni Gymnasium | Lawrenceville, NJ
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Rider dropped its season opener against in state opponent NJIT 60-68. Three Broncs reached double figures on the night with Amanda Mobley scoring 17 points, Victoria Toomey adding 14, and Makayla Firebaugh chipping in 11.
 
 
Manhattan (0-1, 0-0 MAAC) – 60 | Wagner (1-0, 0-0 NEC) – 63
Draddy Gymnasium | Riverdale, NY
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Manhattan fell to Wagner in its season opener by a score of 63-60. The Jaspers were ed by Emily LaPointe’s 18 points and seven rebounds. Pre-season MAAC Player of the Year Dee Dee Davis filled the stat sheet with 17 points, nine rebounds, four steals, and three assists.
 
 
The 2022-23 campaign culminates with the 2023 Hercules Tires MAAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships from March 7-11 at Atlantic City's Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall for the fourth consecutive year. For all information regarding the 2023 Hercules Tires MAAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships, please visit MAACSports.com/basketball and by following @MAACHoops and #MAACHoops on Twitter.

About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference:
With 11 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is in its 42nd year of competition during the 2022-23 academic year. Current conference members include: Canisius College, Fairfield University, Iona University, Manhattan College, Marist College, Mount St. Mary’s University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Saint Peter’s University, and Siena College.
 
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