Danbury, Conn.—Fifth-year forward Izabelle Booth (Newport, R.I.) recorded a game-high 18 points to go along with seven rebounds and three steals as No. 3 Rhode Island College  won at Western Connecticut, 74-33, in a Little East women's basketball contest played at Feldman Arena on Tuesday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
No. 3 Rhode Island College 74, Western Connecticut 33
Rhode Island College (15-0, 6-0 LEC)
Western Connecticut (4-11, 0-6 LEC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Anchorwomen relied on their paint presence to start the game. Eighteen of RIC's 22 first-quarter points came on layups as the Anchorwomen led, 22-6, after the first 10 minutes of play.
 
• The whole team got involved offensively, with Booth and graduate student guard Sophia Guerrier (Waltham, Mass.) each scoring eight points in the first half, to give RIC a 40-21 lead at the midway point.
 
• Booth would double her point total in the third quarter as the Anchorwomen defense held the Wolves to just four points to take a commanding, 60-25, lead.
 
• RIC would close out the fourth quarter, 14-8, to secure its 15^th straight win.
 
• Guerrier finished with 10 points, three boards and a trio of steals in 19 minutes. Fifth-year center Neleesha Meunier (Leominster, Mass.) had 10 points, eight rebounds and two steals in 13 minutes.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will continue Little East action at home vs. Keene State on Saturday, Jan.13 (1 p.m.).