Providence, R.I.--Freshman forward Angelina Nardolillo (Hinsdale, N.H.) continued her dominance in the Rhode Island College women's basketball team's, 73-59, win over UMass Dartmouth Corsairs in Little East action played at The Murray Center on Wednesday night.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 73, UMass Dartmouth 59
Rhode Island College (12-4, 7-0 LEC)
UMass Dartmouth (8-5, 2-2 LEC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Nardolillo hit a three-pointer with 25 seconds remaining in the first quarter to give the Anchorwomen a 19-11 advantage going into the first break. RIC would lead by as much as 15 in the second quarter and went into halftime with a comfortable, 36-21, lead.
 
• The game would get interesting in the fourth quarter when the Corsairs took off on an 18-2 scoring run to open up the frame and pulled within six, 61-55, with just 4:14 remaining. UMass senior guard Jordan Moretti (Johnston, R.I.) had five points over that stretch.
 
• RIC would hold UMD to just four points the rest of the way to secure its 18^th straight conference win dating back to last season.
 
• Nardolillo had a game-high 20 points and 12 rebounds, which was good for her third double-double effort of the year.
 
• Sophomore guard Ashanti Frazier (Newington, Conn.) finished the game with 10 points and three rebounds.
 
• Moretti finished with 12 points, eight rebounds and four steals for the Corsairs.
 
 
BY THE NUMBERS
• RIC shot 44 percent (29-for-66) from the field, 28 percent (5-for-18) from downtown and 71 percent (10-for-14) from the free throw line.
 
• The Corsairs shot 35 percent (19-for-54) from the field, 29 percent (6-for-21) from long range and 65 percent (16-for-23) from the charity stripe
 
• RIC has won eight consecutive games and 11 of their last 12.
 
 WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will continue Little East action at Castleton on Saturday, Jan. 22 (3:00 p.m.).