Rhode Island College secured a 70-62 victory over No. 24/25 Southern Maine, ending the Huskies' impressive 16-game win streak. Abby Wager led RIC with a season-high 29 points, marking her influence on the court with 10 rebounds and four steals. The Anchormen extended their win streak to six, with contributions from Jaina Yekelchik and Meagan Schuermann, who added 17 and 11 points respectively. Southern Maine's Jaycie Christopher led her team with 17 points but could not prevent the loss.

By the Numbers
  • Abby Wager scored 29 points, shooting 11-for-19 from the field.
  • Southern Maine's Jaycie Christopher led her team with 17 points and 7 rebounds.
State of Play
  • Southern Maine suffered its first loss since November, dropping to 19-2 overall.
  • Rhode Island College improved to 16-5, closing the gap in the Little East Conference standings.
What's Next

The Huskies will face Eastern Connecticut on Saturday, looking to bounce back from this setback. They will return home for a game against Plymouth State on February 11.

Bottom Line

This loss serves as a crucial reminder of the competitive landscape in the Little East Conference. Southern Maine will need to recalibrate quickly to maintain its momentum and secure a strong position for the remainder of the season.