Biddeford, Maine-Sophomore forward Vandell Andrade (Providence, RI) and senior guard Stephanie Prusko (Lincoln, RI) were each named to the All-Tournament Team as Rhode Island College lost to the University of New England, 69-57, in the championship game of 2013 Ramada Roundball Invitational, hosted by the Nor'Easters, at the Harold Alfond Forum on Saturday afternoon. |
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Andrade had 10 points, nine rebounds and four steals for the Anchorwomen (1-1) in the loss. Prusko finished with 11 points, three boards, three assists and three steals. |
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Sophomore guard Danielle LeBlanc (Warwick, RI) led the way offensively for the visitors with 19 points to go along with six assists, four rebounds and two steals. |
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The visitors found themselves trailing by three points, 28-25, at the break and were outscored, 41-32, in the second half to account for the 12-point margin. |
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Junior center Kelly Coleman (Portland, CT) equaled LeBlanc's scoring effort for the Nor'Easters (2-0). Sophomore guard Alanna Vose (Cushing, ME) chipped in with 16 points, while classmate Sadie DiPerro (South Portland, ME) contributed 12 points. Sophomore guard Lauren Hayden (Chantily, VA) pulled down a game-high 10 boards, while registering five assists and five steals. |
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Rhode Island College shot 33 percent (23-for-69) from the field, 35 percent (6-for-17) from three-point range and 71 percent (5-for-7) from the free throw line. |
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UNE shot 46 percent (25-for-54) from the field, 43 percent (6-for-14) from downtown and 72 percent (13-for-18) from the charity stripe. |
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RIC held a slight, 38-37, advantage in rebounding. Hayden was named the tourney's MVP and Coleman joined her on the All-Tournament Team. |
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In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will travel to Emmanuel on Thursday, Nov. 21 (7:30 p.m.). |
Andrade & Prusko Named to All-Tournament Team in, 69-57, Loss to UNE
Rhode Island College
57
University of New England
69
Final | 1 | 2 | T |
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Rhode Island College (1-1) | 25 | 32 | 57 |
University of New England (2-0) | 28 | 41 | 69 |
Nov 16, 2013