Providence, R.I.--Junior forward
Angelina Nardolillo (Hinsdale, N.H.) scored 10 points and hauled in eight rebounds as No. 3 Rhode Island College defeated Plymouth State, 72-25, in Little East women's basketball action played at The Murray Center on Saturday afternoon.
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THE BASICS
No. 3 Rhode Island College 72, Plymouth State 25
Rhode Island College (14-0, 5-0 LEC)
Plymouth State (5-5, 1-2 LEC)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
• A three-point shot by graduate student guard
Sophia Guerrier (Waltham, Mass.) capped off a dominant first quarter for the Anchorwomen, which gave the hosts a 17-4 lead after the first 10 minutes of play.
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• Guerrier would score seven more points in the second quarter. Fifth-year guard
Olivia Middleton (Barrington, R.I.) would knock down a three-pointer as time expired to give RIC a 38-14 lead going into halftime.
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• The bench came to life in the second half, with sophomore forward
Claire Greene (Storrs, Conn.) and junior forward
Maggie Schwab (Saunderstown, R.I.) scoring seven and eight points, respectively.
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• The 25 points scored by Plymouth State was the fewest allowed by RIC all season.
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• Guerrier finished with 14 points, three rebounds, one assist and one steal. Junior guard
Madison Medbury (Scituate, R.I.) registered 10 points, five steals and three assists.
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WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will continue Little East action at Western Connecticut on Tuesday, Jan. 9 (5Â p.m.).