NEW YORK (Interstat) — The Rhode Island Rams controlled play from the start in a 61-47 women’s basketball victory over the Fordham Rams on Saturday at Rose Hill Gym. Rhode Island built a 29-16 halftime lead and maintained a double-digit advantage throughout the second half.

Rhode Island’s defense stifled Fordham, which managed just four first-quarter points. The visitors forced 16 turnovers and held Fordham to 2-of-13 shooting from three-point range. Vanessa Harris led Rhode Island with 13 points, while Albina Syla grabbed 10 rebounds. Alexis Black scored 14 points for Fordham.

No. 19-2 Rhode Island won its sixth straight game. Fordham fell to 9-13.