PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Vermont State University Castleton women's basketball team fell to Rhode Island College 91-66 on Saturday afternoon. This followed an earlier season loss to the Anchorwomen, in which the Spartans were defeated 90-37. However, this time, Castleton made it a more competitive game.

Emily Adams, who had a career-high 34 points earlier in the week, led her team with 24 points, while Emily Dingmon added 23. Adams had an efficient outing, shooting 9-16 from the field and 6-7 from the free-throw line.

On defense, Dingmon recorded six rebounds, one block, and one steal, while Adams, Stasia Epler, and Arianna Coombs each grabbed five boards.

VTSU Castleton struck first as Dingmon scored, assisted by Coombs, to put the Spartans up 2-0 with 9:42 left in the first quarter. After a three-pointer from RIC, Adams gave the Spartans a 5-3 lead with an and-one. The Anchorwomen responded with an 8-0 run and would hold the lead for the rest of the game. By the end of the first quarter, Castleton trailed 26-13.

The middle quarters saw RIC continue its dominance, outscoring the Spartans 47-25 to take a commanding 73-39 lead into the final 10 minutes.

The fourth quarter was the strongest for Castleton, as the Spartans outscored the Anchorwomen 27-18, with Dingmon leading the charge with 13 points. Despite the effort, Castleton ultimately fell 91-66.

The Spartans return home as they play host to Western Connecticut State for a 2 p.m. matchup next Saturday, February 1.