DUDLEY, Mass. - The Nichols women's basketball program dropped an 85-58 decision in their Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) opener against Roger Williams University at the Nichols Athletics Center.
The Bison (1-4, 0-1 CCC) got off to a 20-17 lead following the first quarter.
The Hawks (4-2, 1-0 CCC) found their stride in the second quarter, paced by Caroline Elie (9) and Katie Galligan (7). Roger Williams outpaced the Bison 26-4 in the frame to take a 43-24 lead going into the break.
The second half of the contest was a different story, with the Bison only trailing by eight points (42-34).
Junior
Abrianna Vazquez paced the Bison with 22 points, while senior
Kiera Fernandes led the way with five rebounds.
Nichols continues their CCC slate on Saturday, December 3, in Wenham, Mass. against Gordon College at the Bennett Center at 1:00 p.m.