MILTON, MASS. – The Roger Williams women's basketball team defeated Curry College in dominate fashion on Saturday afternoon, 85-47. The win goes down as their largest win differential of the season.
 
It was a balance attacked for the Hawks who saw four different players record 13+ points, with Chloe Richardson (Norwell, Mass.) leading the pack with 14 of her own. Sophia Coppola (Madison, Conn.), Lilli Clark (Willimantic, Conn.), and Elizabeth Dufrane (Falls Church, Va.) each added 13 points. Clark ripped down 11 rebounds in the process, good for a game high. The double-double by Clark goes down as her second of the season. For Curry, Sophie Hilbrunner would lead the way with 16 points in the loss.
 
The Hawks efficient shooting would help pave the way for their commanding victory, as they shot 48.4% from the field, 35.7% from three and 81.8% from the free throw line. As for the opponent, they would shoot just 29.1% from the field, 16.7% from long distance, and 50% from the free throw line. Roger Williams would also record 10 steals and 10 blocks, compared the Colonels' seven steals and three blocks.
 
The Hawks were able to jump out to an historic start, taking charge 25-2 over the course of the first 7:30 of the game. Over the final 2:30 of the first frame, the two teams would trade baskets, with Roger Williams claiming a 30-8 lead. The women would continue to dominate in the second quarter, as they stretch their lead as large as 30 points with 3:40 to play and would go on to hold a 28 point into halftime.
 
Out of the locker room, the Hawks would continue to dominate, outscoring the opponent once again by 10 points in the third frame. In the fourth, Curry would play the Hawks even, with each team scoring 17 points apiece.
 
With the win, Roger Williams moves to 14-7 overall and 11-3 in conference play. They will travel back home for the next matchup vs Hartford, who they fell to on Jan. 22, 68-63. The game will take place Feb. 11 at 5:30 PM.