Providence, R.I.--Sophomore forward
Angelina Nardolillo (Hinsdale, N.H.) scored a game-high 13 points as the Rhode Island College women's basketball team got back to their winning ways in a 75-30 victory over UMass Boston in Little East action played at The Murray Center on Saturday afternoon.
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THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 75, UMass Boston 30
Rhode Island College (20-3, 13-1 LEC)
UMass Boston (12-12, 5-9 LEC)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
• RIC stormed out and took a large advantage through the first quarter, ending the first 10 minutes up by 14, 19-5.
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• The Anchorwomen gained a massive lead in the second quarter and kept it throughout the game. RIC finished the game up with a 45-point advantage and held the lead for 92 percent of the contest. The RIC bench outproduced the entire Beacons team, 32-30.
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• Nardolillo ended with 13 points, seven rebounds and a pair of rejections.
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• Senior guard
Jeniyah Jones (Randolph, Mass.) had 11 points, nine rebounds and three steals.
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• UMB was led by junior forward
Alexah Potter (Manchester, Conn.) and senior guard
Keriann Farina (Arlington, Mass.), who both registered a team-high seven points. Graduate guard
Meg Dixon (Hanover, Mass.), who came into play today averaging over 17 ppg, had only four points
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WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will continue Little East action at home vs. UMass Dartmouth on Wednesday, Feb. 15 (5:30 p.m.).