SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (Interstat) — The Rhode Island Rams used a dominant fourth quarter to defeat the Saint Joseph’s Hawks 69-61 in an Atlantic 10 women’s basketball game Wednesday night at Ryan Center.

Leading by just two points entering the final period, the Rams outscored the Hawks 26-21 to secure the victory before a crowd of 1,216. Rhode Island improved to 20-2 overall, while Saint Joseph’s fell to 15-7.

The Hawks led 27-28 at halftime but could not sustain their early momentum. Rhode Island’s balanced attack proved decisive down the stretch, completing a regular-season sweep after also winning the first meeting on Dec. 3.