Rhode Island's women's basketball team pulled off an upset by defeating Saint Joseph's 56-47 in the Atlantic 10 Championship quarterfinals, with Dee Dee Davis leading the scoring with 20 points.

By the Numbers
  • URI held Saint Joseph's to 32.1% shooting from the floor.
  • Rhode Island forced the Hawks into 3 turnovers, setting the tone with a strong defensive performance.
  • Head coach Tammi Reiss achieved her third consecutive 20-win season, a notable accomplishment for the program.
State of Play
  • Rhode Island advanced to the tournament semifinals after the upset victory over Saint Joseph's.
  • They will now face Saint Louis in the next round of the Atlantic 10 Championship.
What's Next

Rhode Island will have a chance to avenge last year's semifinal loss as they face Saint Louis in the upcoming Atlantic 10 Championship semifinals, airing on CBSSN on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.

Bottom Line

URI's women's basketball team defies the odds with a strong defensive performance and notable individual contributions, securing a significant win to advance in the Atlantic 10 Championship.