Rhode Island opened the Colleen Mullen era with a 68-64 loss at No. 24 West Virginia, despite a late rally that cut a 17-point deficit to four. Delanie Hill led the Rams with 26 points, but her potential tying opportunity in the final seconds missed.

By the Numbers
  • Hill scored 26 points and made a career-best 7 of 10 3-pointers.
  • Sophia Vital had 9 assists; Rhode Island finished with 18.
  • West Virginia won 68-64 after building a 17-point lead.
Yes, But

Rhode Island’s ball movement fueled a strong opening quarter, but its offense stalled in the second, when the Rams made just 1 of 9 shots. Six third-quarter turnovers also helped West Virginia protect its lead.

What's Next

The Rams return Friday to face Columbia in the Opening Statement Tournament in Nashville. The game tips off at 6 p.m. ET and will stream on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

Rhode Island showed fight in Mullen’s debut, but a cold second quarter and costly turnovers left too much ground to make up.