New London, Conn.--Junior guard Abby Wager (Mansfield, Mass.) posted 13 points, eight assists and five boards as Rhode Island College lost vs. Connecticut College, 54-53 at Luce Field House on Tuesday evening.
 
THE BASICS
Connecticut College 54, Rhode Island College 53
Connecticut College (9-6)
Rhode Island College (10-5)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• A plethora of scoring from the Anchorwomen early on put the visitors ahead, 16-11, as the first quarter came to a close.
 
• However, an eight-point, 19-11, lead in the second frame quickly dissipated as the Camels went on their own, 17-8, run to end the first half to lead RIC by one, 28-27.
 
• Junior guard Meagan Schuermann (Cooperstown, N.Y.) tied the game up at 35 apiece with four minutes to play in the third stanza, but neither team gained any traction as the game remained square, 41-41, with just the fourth quarter to go.
 
• The Anchorwomen opened the last 10 minutes on a 10-4 spurt and led, 51-45, with four minutes to play. However, turnovers and missed jumpers down the stretch hurt the visitors as the Camels went on to secure the comeback win.

• Schuermann finished with 13 points, while sophomore guard Jaina Yekelchik (North Scituate, R.I.) contributed nine points and four rebounds.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will continue Little East play at home vs. UMass Boston on Saturday, Jan. 17 (1 p.m.).