University of Massachusets Athletics
2018-19 Women's Basketball Roster
Jersey Number 2
Genesis Rivera
- Class:
- Senior
- Height:
- 5-11
- High School:
- Gustavo HS
- Hometown:
- Caracas, Venezuela
2018-19 – Senior: Played in 30 games, starting five ... Averaged 14.2 minutes and 4.3 points per game ... Pulled down 95 rebounds on the season, 3.2 each night ... Shot 3-for-6 in the season opener against Sacred Heart (11/6), finishing with six points, five boards and three assists ... Contributed nine points in a thrilling road win at Marist (12/29), going 4-for-4 from the field, ending the game with four rebounds and an assist ... Had a 12-point outing at Davidson (1/20), shooting 4-for-6, and also going 2-for-2 on free throws ... Finished that game with five defensive rebounds and two assists ... Had season-highs in minutes (34) and points (15) in the Atlantic 10 First Round at George Mason (3/5) as the Minutewomen upset the No. 7 seed Patriots in a double overtime thriller ... Narrowly missed a double-double that day with nine rebounds.
2017-18 – Junior: Played in all 30 games, starting nine and averaging 21 minutes plus 9.8 points ... Fourth on the team in scoring ... Shot 5-of-8 in the Atlantic 10 First Round at Saint Louis (2/27), finishing with 13 points, three points and an assist ... Contributed 13 points, seven rebounds and three steals against Marist (12/21), finishing a six-game run of double-figure scoring ... Had 23 points and grabbed nine rebounds in the win over Mississippi Valley State (12/2) ... In that game, went 7-of-12 from beyond the arc including 6-of-6 in the first quarter ... Dropped 21 points and turned in seven rebounds over 31 minutes against Towson (11/12) ... Complemented that with four assists and a steal ... Had a double-double in her UMass debut against Maine-Fort Kent (11/10), logging 13 points and 10 boards, plus three assists.
Before UMass: A standout guard/forward from Venezuela, spent two seasons at Panola College … Named an Honorable Mention Junior College All-American following the 2016-17 season … Averaged 12.7 points and 5.3 rebounds per game this past season, while leading the team to a 23-8 record and best finish for the program in the last 10 seasons … Member of the Venezuelan National Team averaging 16.0 points per game and was named the National Tournament MVP … Finished first in the Central American Games in 2014 … Received an Associate Arts degree from Panola College … Intends to major in journalism and hopes to work for ESPN following graduation.
Coach Verdi on Rivera:
"Genesis is a scoring forward who has a ton of versatility. She can play both the three and four positions for us. She will add a ton of scoring to our lineup. She is a player who we can use in isolation allowing her to take advantage of one-on-one match-ups. Her international experience will also benefit our program.
2017-18 – Junior: Played in all 30 games, starting nine and averaging 21 minutes plus 9.8 points ... Fourth on the team in scoring ... Shot 5-of-8 in the Atlantic 10 First Round at Saint Louis (2/27), finishing with 13 points, three points and an assist ... Contributed 13 points, seven rebounds and three steals against Marist (12/21), finishing a six-game run of double-figure scoring ... Had 23 points and grabbed nine rebounds in the win over Mississippi Valley State (12/2) ... In that game, went 7-of-12 from beyond the arc including 6-of-6 in the first quarter ... Dropped 21 points and turned in seven rebounds over 31 minutes against Towson (11/12) ... Complemented that with four assists and a steal ... Had a double-double in her UMass debut against Maine-Fort Kent (11/10), logging 13 points and 10 boards, plus three assists.
Before UMass: A standout guard/forward from Venezuela, spent two seasons at Panola College … Named an Honorable Mention Junior College All-American following the 2016-17 season … Averaged 12.7 points and 5.3 rebounds per game this past season, while leading the team to a 23-8 record and best finish for the program in the last 10 seasons … Member of the Venezuelan National Team averaging 16.0 points per game and was named the National Tournament MVP … Finished first in the Central American Games in 2014 … Received an Associate Arts degree from Panola College … Intends to major in journalism and hopes to work for ESPN following graduation.
Coach Verdi on Rivera:
"Genesis is a scoring forward who has a ton of versatility. She can play both the three and four positions for us. She will add a ton of scoring to our lineup. She is a player who we can use in isolation allowing her to take advantage of one-on-one match-ups. Her international experience will also benefit our program.
Coach Leflar on HUGE jump from year 1 to 2.
Monday, September 29
Plant the Flag with UMass WBB Coach Mike Leflar
Monday, September 29
Plant the Flag with UMass WBB Coach Mike Leflar
Monday, September 29
UMass WBB | Highlights vs Stonehill | 03.20.25
Thursday, March 20
