Providence, R.I.--Junior guard Abby Wager (Mansfield, Mass.) posted a monster double-double with 18 points and 15 rebounds as the Rhode Island College women's basketball defeated Johnson and Wales, 75-62, at The Murray Center on Sunday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 75, Johnson and Wales 62
Rhode Island College (3-1)
Johnson and Wales (2-1)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Wildcats built a 10-point lead, 14-4, with three and a half minutes remaining in the first quarter until the hosts capitalized off missed shots and a pair of threes by Wager to bring the hosts' deficit down to two, 14-12, heading into the second quarter.
 
• RIC opened the second quarter on a 13-0 run as sophomore guard Naima Bleou (Worcester, Mass.) knocked down a jumper to put the Anchorwomen ahead, 25-14.
 
• A strong second 10 minutes from the hosts put them way out in front going into halftime, 39-20, as the Wildcats struggled mightily from the floor.
 
• RIC outshot the Wildcats from the field in the third stanza, as the Anchorwomen converted on 50 percent (7-of-14) of their chances, while the visitors' shooting woes continued at 29 percent (5-17).
 
• The Wildcat press gave the Anchorwomen some trouble as JWU started to claw back into the game in the fourth quarter, but the deficit proved to be insurmountable.
 
• Wager also swatted away six shots for blocks in an amazing defensive effort.

• Junior guard Meagan Schuermann (Cooperstown, N.Y.) pitched in with 18 points, while sophomore guard Shalyn Smith (Middletown, Conn.) scored 12 to go along with seven rebounds to pace the Anchorwomen.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will host MIT on Saturday, Nov. 22 (1 p.m.).