Rhode Island 57, at Providence 51

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Interstat) — In a defensive struggle defined more by grit than grace, the Rhode Island Rams mounted a furious fourth-quarter comeback to edge the Providence Friars 57-51 in a nonconference women’s basketball game Wednesday night at Dunkin’ Center. The Rams, who led by as many as 11 points in the first half, found themselves staring at a nine-point deficit entering the final period after being held to just five points in the third quarter. Rhode Island’s offense, stagnant for much of the second and third quarters, erupted for 26 points in the fourth to snatch the victory from… Read more...