WORCESTER, Mass. — The Roger Williams University Women's Basketball team fell to WPI, 52-47, in a non-conference game Tuesday afternoon at Harrington Auditorium.

Roger Williams University Hawks (5-6, 2-1 CNE) and WPI Engineers (7-4, 0-0 NEWMAC) were tied 13-13 after the first quarter, but WPI used a 10-6 edge in the second period to take a 23-19 lead into halftime. Roger Williams answered with a strong third quarter, outscoring the Engineers 19-17 to pull within two, 40-38, before WPI closed the game by holding the Hawks to nine points in the final period.

The Hawks were led by Ava Azzaro (Northampton, Mass.), who finished with a team-high 10 points off the bench. Lilli Clark (Willimantic, Conn.) added eight points and a team-best eight rebounds, while Chelsea Graiver (North Yarmouth, Mass.) chipped in seven points and four boards. Roger Williams shot 31.4 percent from the field and went 13-of-21 from the free-throw line.

WPI shot 36.8 percent and held a 41-34 advantage on the glass. In addition to Ava Giansiracusa and Ava Hyams 10 points, Allison Fullem provided a spark off the bench with 10 points, and Emmy Allyn contributed nine points. The Engineers also scored 17 second-chance points, helping them maintain the lead down the stretch.

In addition Sophia Coppola (Madison, Conn.) was named to the All-Tournament team for her performance over the past two games.

Roger Williams (5-6, 2-1 CNE) will host Wentworth on Saturday, Jan. 3 to bring in the New Year.