Plymouth, N.H.--Junior guard Maggie McKitchen (Seekonk, Mass.) registered a career-high 15 points to go along with four rebounds, four blocks and three steals as Rhode Island College handled Plymouth State, 72-52, at Foley Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 72, Plymouth State 52
Rhode Island College (7-2, 2-0 LEC)
Plymouth State (7-2, 0-1 LEC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Panthers found their footing early on as they went on a 7-2 run to open the game, but it was the visitors who ended the first 10 minutes strong and in the lead by eight, 17-9, heading into the second quarter.
 
• McKitchen posted 11 points in the second frame to push the Anchorwomen even further ahead, 34-20, at the halftime break.
 
• The hosts' deficit grew to 15, 51-36, going into the last quarter of action.
 
• Sophomore guard Jaina Yekelchik (North Scituate, R.I.) came away with a pair of steals and six points in the final stanza to diminish the hopes of a Panther comeback.

• Sophomore guard Naima Bleou (Worcester, Mass.) dropped a season-high 12 points on four treys, while Yekelchik posted 10 points, eight rebounds and six steals.
 
• Junior guard Abby Wager (Mansfield, Mass.) was the fourth Anchorwoman to score in double figures, finishing the game with a double-double effort of 11 points and 10 boards to go along with a team-high five assists.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will continue Little East play at home vs. VTSU Castleton on Saturday, Dec. 13 (noon).