Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Rice's Watts and Riverin Gain Valuable Experience in China

(photos courtesy of Rice University Media Relations Department)
Tara Watts (right) and Kadie Riverin (left)

HOUSTON TEXAS (July 23, 2008) Rice University's Tara Watts and Kadie Riverin completed a three-game tour as members of the Canadian Development Team from July 18-22 against the Chinese National Team in preparation for the upcoming Olympic games.

The Canadians lost all three decisions in Jiangyin, Zhanghjiagan and Jiyuan. After a pair of double digit defeats to start the tour, the Canadians finished strong dropping a hard-fought 75-69 decision.

Watts tallied 2.6 points, two rebounds and one assist over 17 minutes per game earning one start, while Riverin started all three games en route to a pair of double figure efforts. Riverin shot 47.6 percent from the floor and grabbed 4.6 rebounds along with dishing out 2.6 assists per game.



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