Waltham, Mass.--Junior guard Abby Wager (Mansfield, R.I.) dropped a career-high 28 points as the Rhode Island College women's basketball team fell vs. Brandeis, 77-66, at Red Auerbach Arena on Thursday evening.
 
THE BASICS
Brandeis 77, Rhode Island College 66
Brandeis (3-0)
Rhode Island College (1-1)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Despite RIC opening the game with a 7-3 run, the hosts would counter with a 13-0 run to close out the first quarter with a nine-point, 18-9, lead on the Anchorwomen.
 
• A three-pointer by junior guard Maggie McKitchen (Seekonk, Mass.) brought the visitors' deficit down to four, 25-21, but the Judges turned up the heat to end the half with a 39-27 advantage.
 
• The hosts went ahead by 20, 47-27, with six minutes to go in the third frame as the Anchorwomen struggled to get their shots to fall.
 
• Wager's 10 points in the fourth quarter were not enough to mount a comeback as the visitors would fall for the first time this season. She also posted a career-high seven steals.

• Sophomore guard Jaina Yekelchik (North Scituate, R.I.) registered a career-high 14 points and seven boards.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will host The College of New Jersey on Saturday, Nov. 15 (1 p.m.).