NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (Interstat) — Maddie Rice recorded a double-double with 23 points and 11 rebounds to lead Massachusetts-Lowell to a 70-54 victory over Central Connecticut in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday at William H. Detrick Gymnasium.

The River Hawks used a strong second quarter to pull away after a close first period. Massachusetts-Lowell improved to 2-1 on the season. Kiyah Lewis scored 24 points for the Blue Devils, who remain winless at 0-4. Lucia Noin added 19 points and eight rebounds for Central Connecticut in the loss.