SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (Interstat) — The Rhode Island women’s basketball team cruised to a 69-39 victory over Fordham in an Atlantic 10 Conference game Saturday at Ryan Center.

The host Rams seized control with a 17-5 second-quarter advantage and never relented, outscoring Fordham in every period. Albina Syla led Rhode Island with 16 points and nine rebounds. Fordham, which managed only five points in the second quarter, was led by Alexis Black’s eight points.

Rhode Island improved to 24-3 overall. Fordham fell to 10-17. Attendance was 2,528.