Providence, R.I.—Sophomore guard Meagan Schuermann (Cooperstown, N.Y.) scored a career-high 27 points to go along with nine rebounds and three steals as Rhode Island College lost, 74-66, vs. No. 21 UMass Dartmouth in Little East action played at The Murray Center on Wednesday evening.
 
THE BASICS
UMass Dartmouth 74, Rhode Island College 66
UMass Dartmouth (18-2, 11-0 LEC)
Rhode Island College (15-6, 10-2 LEC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Corsairs took advantage of turnovers and poor shooting by the Anchorwomen in the first quarter and led, 20-9, after the first 10 minutes.
 
• Senior forward Maggie Schwab (Saunderstown, R.I.) grabbed an offensive rebound and scored to pull RIC within six, 30-24, with 2:37 left in the second stanza. UMD closed out the half on a 6-2 run to lead by 10, 36-26, at the break.
 
• The Corsairs led by double digits for the entire third quarter and held a 12-point, 56-44, advantage with 10 minutes left to play.
 
• Senior guard Madison Medbury (Scituate, R.I.) scored eight fourth-quarter points to make a late run at 1,000 career points, finishing with 15 points and needing two more to reach the milestone.
 
• Medbury finished with 15 points, nine rebounds, four assists and three steals.
 
• Schwab came off the bench to contribute nine points and four rebounds in 18 minutes.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will continue Little East play at Plymouth State on Saturday, Feb. 8 (noon).