Rhode Island (4-5, 0-3 A-10)
Starters: Basuel, Sy. MacDonald, McHugh, Timpanaro, Dunn, Gill, Sheldon, Myers, Lawson, Koroly, Dellecave, Phelps (GK)
Subs: Liberatore, Sa. MacDonald, Kirk, Albrecht, Cumins
Davidson (6-3, 2-1 A-10)
Starters: Skibbe, Dumalac, Terrell, Canavan, Martinez, Hendric, Lambert, McGrail, Hartnett, Moore, Cheedle, Joyce (GK)
Subs: Callaha, Majernik, Brodman, Ross, Cochrane, Curren, Lockyer, Leone
How it Happened
Rhode Island could not keep pace with Josie Lambert and Davidson, falling on the road 18-7 Saturday afternoon.
The Rams stayed close through the opening minutes of the second quarter.
Brinley Myers' second goal of the match pulled Rhody within 7-5 just two minutes into the second period, but it was all Wildcats from there.
Lambert – who had a match-high eight goals – scored five times after the Myers goal. Lambert's play helped Davidson outscore URI 11-2 over the final 39 minutes. Rhode Island was limited to one goal after halftime as the Wildcats steadily pulled away.
Inside the Box Score
- Davidson had a 17-11 edge in draw controls. The Wildcats had a 6-1 advantage in the second quarter, but the other three periods were much closer, going 11-10 in the hosts' favor.
- Rhode Island was 5-for-10 on free position shot attempts, compared to 4-for-9 for Davidson.
- Davidson had a 21-14 edge in ground balls.
- Brinley Myers and Calli Dunn both scored two goals.
- Danielle McHugh chipped in one goal and one assist.
- Heidi Albrecht had one goal, while Carolyn Kirk had one assist.
- Goalie Casey Phelps made 10 saves.
Up Next
Rhode Island hosts George Washington Wednesday, March 26. The match begins at 11 a.m. and is scheduled to stream on ESPN+.
