Rhode Island Starters
Dale, Moffitt, Vargas, Jones, Jorgensen

North Dakota Starters
J.Jarnot, Orth, A. Jarnot, Reinke, Fleecs

How it Happened
Rhode Island dropped a 67-61 battle at North Dakota Friday afternoon. The Rams climbed back from a 20-point deficit in the second half to get within three points, but ran out of time for their first loss of the season.

North Dakota (2-1) took advantage of Rhody's miscues early, jumping ahead 10-4 at the first media timeout (4:47) after back-to-back 3-pointers. Rhody managed just one field goal in the remainder of the quarter, trailing 14-6 by the end of the first.

The Fighting Hawks built their lead to as many as 20 points five minutes into the second period (26-6). The Rams (2-1) ended their scoring drought by scoring eight straight points off 3-pointers from Brazil Harvey-Carr and Erin Jones followed by a Kassondra Brown jumper (26-14). Rhody went into the half down 30-19.

In the third period, Rhode Island started its climb back after a Maia Moffitt 3-ball trimmed the advantage to seven (38-31). North Dakota went on a 14-12 run capped by a successful trip to the charity stripe to go into the final quarter of play up 52-43.

Marta Vargas made a 3-pointer in the opening minute of the fourth to cut the Fighting Hawks lead to six. North Dakota had answers for Rhody's points, keeping the Rams at a comfortable distance until a Jones jumper made the Fighting Hawks lead five points with three minutes remaining. A trey by Brown followed by two good free throws by the freshman made it 64-61, but it wasn't enough as time ran out and the Fighting Hawks scored their final three points at the free throw line.

Inside the Box Score

• Freshman Kassondra Brown led all players with a game-high 18 points and 10 rebounds for her first career double-double in 19 minutes off the bench. The production was a career-high.
• Freshman Brazil Harvey-Carr added 12 points off the bench for a career high. She also grabbed two steals.
• Junior Marta Vargas was the third Ram in double-digits, scoring 10 points. She had seven rebounds and eight assists in a full 40 minutes.
• Redshirt junior Erin Jones added seven points and six rebounds. She blocked two shots.
• Rhody held the advantage in rebounds (49-45) and bench points (30-23).
• Junior Maia Moffitt filled the stat sheet with six points, five rebounds, and a steal.

What's Up Next
The Rams continue their four-game road swing at Boston College on Thursday, Nov. 21. Tip off is set for 7:00 p.m.