Providence, R.I.—Junior guard Mike Paquette (Cranston, R.I.) equaled his career-high with 10 points, while senior forward Tyriek Weeks (Warwick, R.I.) posted 22 points, 12 rebounds and blocked four shots, as Rhode Island College hammered Bridgewater State, 113-73, at The Murray Center on Tuesday evening.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 113, Bridgewater State 73
Rhode Island College (3-3)
Bridgewater State (1-5)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Anchormen never gave the Bears a chance to breathe at any point during the game as the hosts opened the first half with 23 points off turnovers, which helped RIC lead by 30, 59-29, at halftime.
 
• Junior guard/forward Xavier Mendez (Pawtucket, R.I.) started off the Anchormen with five straight points to begin the second half as the offense continued to click on all cylinders.
 
• Weeks scored 14 of his 22 points in the second half and senior guard Loudon Chupas (Colchester, Conn.) added 16 points to pace the club.
 
• Paquette registered career-highs with eight rebounds and five assists.
 
• RIC posted its largest lead of the season with a 46-point, 105-59, advantage in the second half.
 
• The 113 points is the most for RIC since Nov. 20, 2004 when the Anchormen lost in triple overtime, 124-117, vs. Ursinus.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will host Williams on Sunday, Nov. 30 (3 p.m.).