Merrimack 46, at Rhode Island 84

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (Interstat) — The Rhode Island Rams women’s basketball team used a dominant first-quarter performance to set the tone, cruising to an 84-46 victory over the Merrimack Warriors in a non-conference matchup Friday night at the Ryan Center. Rhode Island established control from the opening tip, outscoring Merrimack 28-4 in the first quarter. The Rams’ defense was suffocating, forcing numerous early turnovers and converting them into easy baskets. The opening period saw Rhode Island build a lead that the Warriors could not threaten for the remainder of the game. The Rams improved to 2-0 on the young season,… Read more...