Rhode Island 56, at Manhattan 38

NEW YORK (Interstat) — The Rhode Island Rams opened their season with a decisive 56-38 victory over the Manhattan Lady Jaspers in a non-conference women’s basketball game on Monday night at Draddy Gymnasium. Rhode Island established control early, racing to a 15-6 lead after the first quarter and extending its advantage to 32-12 by halftime. The Rams’ defense was stifling in the first half, holding Manhattan to just six points in each of the opening two quarters while forcing numerous turnovers and contested shots. The Lady Jaspers found a rhythm after the break, outscoring Rhode Island 17-4 in the third… Read more...