SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (Interstat) — Rhode Island used a dominant fourth quarter to defeat Richmond 73-61 in an Atlantic 10 women’s basketball game Tuesday night at Ryan Center.

The Rams, trailing by two entering the final period, erupted for 27 points to pull away. Richmond’s Maggie Doogan scored a game-high 26 points. Palmire Mbu led Rhode Island with 19 points, and Vanessa Harris added 12 of her 14 points in the second half.

Rhode Island improved to 11-2 overall. Richmond fell to 11-4. An announced crowd of 1,146 attended.