Providence, R.I.--Sophomore forward Angelina Nardolillo (Hinsdale, N.H.) racked up a game-high 19 points as the Rhode Island College women's basketball team defeated Little East rival UMass Dartmouth, 76-56, at The Murray Center on Wednesday evening.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 76, UMass Dartmouth, 56
Rhode Island College (21-3, 14-1 LEC)
UMass Dartmouth (15-9, 11-4 LEC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Prior to the start of the game, RIC honored its five seniors: guards Antonia Corsinetti (Johnston, R.I.) and Jeniyah Jones (Randolph, Mass.), forwards Izabelle Booth (Newport, R.I.) and Maci Dorantes (Bristol, Conn.) and center Neleesha Meunier (Leominster, Mass.).

• The Corsairs took an early, 11-5, lead at the 7:43 mark thanks to eight quick points by graduate guard Caroline Wilson (Forestdale, Mass.). RIC would catch up to the Corsairs and pass them en route to a 22-16 first quarter win.
 
• The Anchorwomen would build a solid double-digit lead to go into the half up by 11, 41-30.
 
• RIC dominated UMD in the third quarter, outscoring the visitors, 16-9, and mounting an 18-point, 57-39, lead.
 
• Nardolillo registered eight of her 19 points in the fourth quarter.
 
• Booth had 16 points to go along with nine rebounds. Jones finished with 16 points, seven rebounds and four assists.
 
• Corsinetti had 11 points, eight rebounds and five assists, while Meunier grabbed six rebounds and scored six points.
 
• UMD graduate guard Jordan Moretti (Johnston, R.I.) and junior guard Kaylin Zalewski (Johntson, R.I.) each had 13 points.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will close out the regular season at Plymouth State on Saturday, Feb. 18 (1 p.m.).