St. John Fisher University's women's basketball team fell to Rhode Island College 66-43 in the second round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship tournament. The Cardinals struggled to recover from a significant deficit in the third quarter after keeping pace with the No. 3 ranked team in the nation during the first half.

The Big Picture

The Cardinals' season came to an end for the third consecutive year in the second round of the championship, highlighting a consistent challenge in advancing further in the tournament.

By the Numbers
  • The Cardinals' season ended with a 24-5 record, marking their third-best full season performance in the last 10 years.
  • Sidney Tomasso, the Empire 8 MVP, led both teams in first-half points with 12 and finished the game with 22 points.
State of Play
  • The Cardinals faced a back-and-forth first half with multiple lead changes, ties, and no team pulling ahead by more than five points.
  • Rhode Island College dominated the third quarter with a 13-0 run, establishing a lead that Fisher couldn't overcome.
  • Freshman guard Madeline Ramsgard led Fisher in rebounds with nine and assists with three.
What's Next

The Cardinals will need to regroup and strategize for future tournament appearances to break the pattern of ending their season in the second round.

Bottom Line

St. John Fisher University's women's basketball team couldn't overcome Rhode Island College, ending their season in the NCAA tournament's second round with a notable performance from Sidney Tomasso and a strong record of 24-5.