Rhode Island (1-4)
Starters: Iler, Baldwin, Basuel, Timpanaro, Shield, Au, Whitten, Jackson, Dellecave, Cumins, Wymes, Phelps
Substitutes: Carpenter, Dunn, Licare, Lockwood

Bryant (2-2)
Starters: O'Brien, Wilhelm, Tosone, O'Mara, Larsen, Degeorge, Torbay, Novak, Donis, Constant, Girard, Slate
Substitutes: Denson, Morrison, Wymes, Woodward, Schnetzer, Bartoli, Malin-Skye, Fruci

How it Happened
Rhode Island dropped a 15-6 decision to Bryant Saturday. 

Kate Cumins paced the Rams with four goals, including three on free-position attempts. Caralie Basuel and Calli Dunn each added a goal, with Basuel converting from the eight-meter in the first quarter and Dunn finishing a free-position chance in the third. 

Rhode Island struck twice in the opening quarter and added two more in the second to remain within reach at halftime (8-4). Bryant responded with timely scoring runs in each quarter to maintain control, extending its advantage with seven second-half goals and pulling away in the fourth for the win. 

Inside the Box Score

• Kate Cumins had a team-high four goals in the match. 
• Bryant had the advantage in shots, 29-10, including a 24-3 advantage in shots on goal. 
• Celie Shield had a game-best seven draw controls. 
• The Rams had two ground balls while Bryant had 15.
• Casey Phelps made 11 saves in goal. 

Up Next
The Rams are back in action next Saturday at Merrimack. Game time is set for 12:00 p.m.