Rhode Island Starters
Newson, Stewart, Borrellas, Vital, Hill
Wagner Starters
Beslic, Agba, Priestley, Esnaola, Landy
How it Happened
Rhode Island scored the first 30 points of the game and rolled to its second straight victory, winning 88-38 at Wagner Thursday night.
Alex Newson had nine points, while
Martina Borrellas and
Delanie Hill added six points each as the Rams (2-2) opened a 33-5 lead in the opening 10 minutes.
Sophia Vital had six assists and two steals, helping URI knock down 11 field goals during the barrage.
Rhody did not let up in the second quarter, outscoring Wagner 25-7. With a 46-point lead by halftime, the outcome was decided early.
Inside the Box Score
- The 50-point win is the largest in program history over a Division I opponent since a 91-40 win over Sacred Heart to open the 2023-24 season.
- Last year, the Rams beat Division III Emmanual by 56 points.
- Rhode Island had four players score in double figures, led by Alex Newson's 21 points.
- Newson was 7-of-10 from the field - including 3-of-4 from the arc and added nine rebounds.
- Amaya Stewart had 15 points and five rebounds.
- Delanie Hill had nine points, three rebounds and three assists.
- Martina Borrellas and Queen Ikhiuwu added 10 points apiece.
- Ikhiuwu just missed a double-double, finishing with nine rebounds.
- Point guard Sophia Vital had 11 assists, five rebounds and three steals.
- As a team, the Rams had 21 assists on 33 field goals.
- Lauren Bousquet had seven points and six rebounds in 13 minutes off the bench.
Up Next
Rhode Island heads to St. John's for its fifth game away from the Ryan Center to open the season. Game time is 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14. The game will stream on ESPN+.
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