BRISTOL, R.I. – The University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth came away with an 84-55 non-conference victory over the Roger Williams University Women's Basketball team Tuesday evening.
 
Hawk Highlights
Karli Opalka (Southbury, Conn.): 18 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist, 4 blocks, 1 steal
Gabby Jerahian (Quincy, Mass.): 17 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal
Sam Leone (Ashland, Mass.): 9 points, 4 rebounds, 1 steal
Sophie Araneo (Branford, Conn.): 7 points, 6 rebounds, 1 steal
 
For The Opponents
Shaelyn Carreiro (Fall River, Mass.): 15 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 blocks
Ashley Brown (New Bedford, Mass.): 15 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals
Jennifer Driscoll (Westport, Mass.): 18 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 block, 1 steal
Lauren Empey (Middleboro, Mass.): 12 points, 7 rebounds, 3 blocks
 
How It Happened
UMass-Dartmouth began the game on a 10-4 run before Roger Williams answered with five straight points to pull within one. However, the Corsairs closed out the final four minutes of the quarter on a 12-2 run for a 22-11 lead going into the second.
 
In the second, UMass-Dartmouth led by double digits for most of the period. The Hawks managed to cut it to nine twice, but the Corsairs entered halftime still holding on to their 11-point lead. 37-26.
 
Roger Williams began the second half an 8-2 run to pull within five. However, RWU was unable to get over the hill, as UMD brought the lead back to 12 with 5:02 left in the quarter. They would later end the quarter on a 7-0 run for a 14-point lead entering the fourth. In the final period, UMass-Dartmouth led by double figures the whole way, earning the win.
 
What's Next
Roger Williams (3-3): Saturday, November 30 at Western New England @ 1:00pm
UMass-Dartmouth (6-1): Wednesday, December 4 at Rhode Island College @ 5:30pm