Providence, R.I.--Senior guard
Madison Medbury (Scituate, R.I.) recorded 27 points, eight rebounds, six assists and three steals as Rhode Island College took down Plymouth State, 70-47, in Little East action played at the Murray Center on Saturday afternoon.
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THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 70, Plymouth State 47
Rhode Island College (9-5, 4-1 LEC)
Plymouth State (3-9, 0-4 LEC)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Anchorwomen trailed, 9-4, midway through the first quarter before going on a 13-1 run, keyed by a pair of Medbury three-pointers, as RIC led, 17-10, going into the second quarter.
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• RIC would then never look back, as the Anchorwomen allowed only seven points in the second stanza to double-up the Panthers, 34-17, going into the locker room at halftime.
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• The Anchorwomen would increase their lead to 23, 52-39, in the third quarter before the visitors hit a late-quarter buzzer-beater to trail by 20, 52-32, going into the final 10 minutes.
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• RIC's advantage never dipped below 18 points over the final quarter as the Anchorwomen secured their fifth league win of the season.Â
• Junior forward
Claire Greene (Storrs, Conn.) pitched in a career-high 11 points on 80 percent shooting (4-for-5) off the bench.
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• Sophomore guard
Meagan Schuermann (Cooperstown, N.Y.) contributed 12 points, four rebounds and connected on 5-of-7 from the floor on the day.
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WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will continue Little East play at home vs. Western Connecticut on Tuesday, Jan. 14 (5:30 p.m.).