Providence, R.I.--Senior forward
Izabelle Booth (Newport, R.I.) scored a career-high 25 points as the Rhode Island College women's basketball team won for the 14
th straight time by downing Plymouth State, 87-47, in Little East action played at The Murray Center on Saturday afternoon.
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THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 87, Plymouth State 47
Rhode Island College (14-2, 7-0 LEC)
Plymouth State (4-10, 0-8 LEC)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
• RIC took control early and never looked back. The Anchorwomen started the game on a 15-2 run after a three-point bucket by senior guard
Antonia Corsinetti (Johnston, R.I.) with 5:55 left in the first quarter. RIC would lead, 24-11, after the opening 10 minutes.
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• Another dominant RIC quarter came and went as the hosts took a 27-point, 49-22, lead into the half.
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• The game was out of hand for the entirety of the second half. The game was highlighted by four student athletes in double-figures and flashy passes by sophomore guard
Madison Medbury (Scituate, R.I.).
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• Senior center
Neleesha Meunier (Leominster, Mass.) contributed 14 points and nine rebounds off of the bench. Sophomore forward
Angelina Nardolillo (Hinsdale, N.H.) had 12 points, eight rebounds and two blocks.
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• PSU freshman guard
Sophie George (Meredith, N.H.) led the visitors with 15 points and five rebounds. Â
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WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will continue Little East action at UMass Dartmouth on Wednesday, Jan. 18 (5:30 p.m.).