Rhode Island Starters
Phillips, Komara, Dutat, Vital, Kaur

St. Bonaventure Starters
Laccen, Robinson Forde, Frost, Haskell, Shaw

How it Happened
Head coach Tammi Reiss recorded her 100th victory with Rhode Island as the Rams dominated St. Bonaventure 82-48 Thursday afternoon. Reiss is the fastest to 100 wins in program history, reaching the milestone in her 160th game at the helm.

Rhode Island ((7-8, 2-0 Atlantic 10) used a dominant defensive effort to basically end the game in the first half. The Rams held St. Bonaventure (4-9, 0-2 A-10) to a dismal 3-for-28 (.107) from the field over the first two quarters, including 1-for-12 (.083) from 3-point range.

While the defense was smothering St. Bonaventure, the offense was scoring early and often on the other end. Rhody scored the first eight points of the game – five by Sophie Phillips in the first 42 seconds - as part of a 12-2 run to start the game. The second quarter began even better, as Rhode Island scored the first 13 points of the second period to essentially put the game away early.

Center Harsimran "Honey" Kaur led a strong offensive effort. The reigning Atlantic 10 Player of the Week nearly had a double-double by halftime, as she had 13 points, nine rebounds and two assists in the opening two quarters. URI shot 51.6 percent from the field (16-of-31) as it led 36-13 by halftime.

Both teams got going offensively in the third quarter, but Rhode Island maintained firm control throughout. Rhody outscored the Bonnies 21-20 in the period, pushing its lead to as many as 27 points on two occasions. An Ines Debroise jumper made the score 57-30 late in the third.

The final outcome was never in doubt in the final period as Rhode Island cruised to its second conference win in as many games.

Inside the Box Score

• Tammi Reiss reached 100 wins in just her 160th game with Rhode Island. Nancy Langham (1977-85) held the previous mark for fastest to 100 wins, getting there in her 187th game.
• Rhode Island scored 80-plus points for the second straight game. The Rams entered the game averaging 61.6 points per game, but they have scored at least 77 in their last three contests.
• Rhode Island evened its record in true road games at 3-3.
• URI controlled the glass, outrebounding St. Bonaventure 53-21.
• It marked the third time this season URI has reached 50 or more boards.
• Rhody's 23 second-chance points were a season high. URI had 17 offensive rebounds.
• The Rams also had a season-best 56 points in the paint.
• Center Harsimran "Honey" Kaur had her second straight double-double and fifth of the season. She finished with 19 points, 15 rebounds, four assists and two blocked shots.
• Guard Sophie Phillips finished with 12 points. It was her third straight game in double figures and the fourth time in five games she has been in double digits.
• Point guard Sophia Vital matched her career-high with 11 points to go with six rebounds. While she had just one assist, she also did not turn the ball over.
• Forward Anaelle Dutat had seven points and 10 rebounds.
• Guard Ayanna Franks had 11 points off the bench, her second game in double digits.
• Point guard Ines Debroise had seven points, two assists and no turnovers in 21 minutes off the bench.
• Center Albina Syla had five points and five rebounds in six minutes, all in the final quarter.

Up Next
Rhode Island is back on the road to face Davidson on Wednesday, Jan. 8. The game tips off at 7 p.m. and will stream on ESPN+.