KINGSTON, R.I. – Freshman
Zaiha Minnis dropped a career-high 12 points as the Hartford Women's Basketball team fell, 88-34, at Rhode Island Wednesday. The Hawks drop to 0-10 on the season, while the Rams improve to 8-1 on the year.
RHODE ISLAND 88, HARTFORD 34
Rhode Island jumped to an early lead over Hartford, starting the game on a 10-2 run. The Rams would take a 21-7 lead into the first break before opening up a 28-point 43-15 lead heading into the halftime break.
URI opened up the second half on 13-2 run to take a commanding 56-17 advantage with 3:59 left in the third quarter. The Rams kept their momentum going into the fourth and final quarter, as the deficit proved too much for the Hawks, as they eventually fell, 88-34.
INSIDE THE BOX & NOTES
- Minnis dropped a career-high 12 points on 50 percent shooting from the field
- Freshman Tatum Forbes added eight points and recorded team-highs with six rebounds and three assists
- URI outrebounded Hartford 50-21
- Emmi Rinat led all scorers, finish with 23 points for the Rams
NEXT ON TAP
Hartford will go on an 11-day hiatus before returning home to welcome CCSU to Chase Family Arena on Sunday, Dec. 18. Tipoff between the Hawks and Blue Devils is set for 2 p.m.
The game will feature a holiday celebration, with tickets available in the McCullough VIP Club. VIP tickets include a pregame meal and complimentary beer, wine and soda from Thomas Hooker Brewery. Head coach
Polly Thomason and her staff will also join fans in the McCullough VIP Club for a postgame meet-and-greet. Tickets cost $50 and are available at
bit.ly/HawksHoliday. Email
tickets@hartford.edu for more information.
