SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (Interstat) — The Rhode Island Rams overwhelmed the Wagner Seahawks 72-36 in a nonconference women’s basketball game Friday afternoon at Ryan Center.

Rhode Island built a 39-16 halftime lead and never relented, holding Wagner to single-digit scoring in the second and third quarters. The Rams’ defense forced 20 turnovers and recorded 13 steals.

Albina Syla led Rhode Island with 18 points and nine rebounds. Lijirin Doyinsola Modesayor had seven points and nine rebounds for Wagner.

Rhode Island improved to 10-2. Wagner fell to 3-7. Attendance was 2,155.