PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — La Salle used a dominant final period to overcome a double-digit deficit and defeat Rhode Island 63-59 in an Atlantic 10 women’s basketball game Wednesday night at Tom Gola Arena.

The Explorers, who trailed by 13 in the first half, outscored the Rams 24-13 in the fourth quarter to secure the comeback. Joan Quinn led La Salle with 21 points. Ashleigh Connor added 15.

Albina Syla scored 16 points for Rhode Island, which saw its record fall to 23-3. La Salle improved to 15-11. An announced crowd of 321 attended.

The Rams led 20-10 after one quarter but managed only seven points in the second, allowing La Salle to close the gap. The Explorers’ late surge sealed the upset over the conference leader.