Rhode Island (4-3, 0-1 A-10)
Starters: Basuel, Myers, McHugh, Dunn, Sa. MacDonald, Sy. Macdonald, Timpanaro, Gill, Sheldon, Koroly, Dellecave, Phelps (GK)
Subs: Cumins, Liberatore, Kirk, Lawson, Hermans, Albrecht, Lockwood

UMass (4-3, 2-0 A-10)
Starters: Morris, Shields, Connaughton, Rodriguez-Shaw, Tolve, Hancock, Dean, Clark, Lucus, Shu, Carey, Tobin (GK)
Subs: Prizzi, Valentine, Coburn, Onderdonk

How it Happened
Rhode Island battled, but could not keep up with the Atlantic 10's leading offense, falling 18-8 at UMass Wednesday. 

Rhode Island scored four goals in the first half while the hosts built a 10-goal lead at the break (14-4). The Rams had a pair of goals from Caralie Basuel and a goal from Brinley Myers and Kate Cumins in the opening half.

UMass extended its lead to 12 (16-4) in the third quarter until the Rams connected on a score from Caralie Basuel. It was Rhody's lone goal of the period.

URI outscored the Minutewomen 3-2 in the fourth period, including the first career goal for Sydney MacDonald, but it wasn't enough as UMass cruised to its second straight A-10 win. 

Inside the Box Score

• The host Minutewomen recorded 34 shots on goal in the game, and dominated with a 20-8 advantage in draw controls. 
• The match was the first NCAA Division I Atlantic 10 contest for Rhode Island.
• Caralie Basuel led the Rams with a hat-trick, adding three goals. 
• Basuel had a team-high four draw controls.
• Brinley Myers and Kate Cumins added a pair of goals each.
• Sydney MacDonald scored her first career goal. 
• Goalie Casey Phelps had a season-high 16 saves.

Up Next
The Rams host the first Atlantic 10 contest in NCAA Division I program history on Saturday with a match against St. Bonaventure set for 1:00 p.m. at Meade Stadium.