The Minutewomen host Senior Day at the Mullins Center with a 2 p.m. game against Rhode Island on Sunday, March 1. Here is how to follow along with the action if you can't make it to town:
| University of Massachusetts Women's Basketball Game Notes | |
| Game 28 | Massachusetts (10-17 Overall, 4-11 Atlantic 10) vs. Rhode Island (16-11, 8-7) |
| Date | Time | Sunday, February 28, 2015 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Location | Mullins Center (9,493) | Amherst, Mass. |
| Live Statistics | |
| Watch | Atlantic 10 Digital Network |
| Radio Broadcast | WMUA 91.1 FM | Available on mobile devices through TuneIn Radio app |
| Series History | UMass leads, 41-33. Last meeting: Rhode Island 70, Massachusetts 58; Feb. 4, 2014 |
| Game Notes | Massachusetts  | Rhode Island |
| Team Records | Massachusetts | Rhode Island |
| Social Media | @UMassAthletics  | @UMassWBB |
| Buy Tickets | Available through the UMass Athletics Ticket Office |
Scouting Rhode Island Women's Basketball
Rhode Island women's basketball has sustained its resurgent season since the last meeting between these sides, as the Rams hold a 16-11 overall record and 8-7 mark in Atlantic 10 games. Standout freshman Charise Wilson leads the charge with a team-best 16.0 points per game, the most among rookies in the league and the only Ram currently scoring in double-figures.
Wilson is 149-of-402 from the field (37.1 percent), including 54-of-173 on threes (31.2 percent). She has gone 80-of-108 at the foul line (74.1 percent) through 27 games as well and leads the team in assists (72) and steals (50). The Rams have earned their positive record despite being outscored and outrebounded by slim margins. Foes hold a 58.3-to-57.4 margin in the points column and 42.1-to-37.1 edge on the boards.
Daynia La-Force is in her first season with the program after eight years spearheading the Northeastern women's basketball team. La-Force is 128-172 as a head coach, which also includes one season at NCAA Division II-level New Haven in 2005-06.
Last Meeting: Rhode Island 70, Massachusetts 58; Feb. 4, 2014
Emily Mital knocked down five three-pointers and Cierra Dillard scored a team-high 16 points, but the Minutewomen was unable to keep pace with Rhode Island in the second half during a 70-58 loss at the Ryan Center.
UMass started the second half with makes by Dillard and Rashida Timbilla to extend the Minutewomen lead to 34-26, but the Rams rallied with 10 straight points - all of which came from Tabakman and Wilson as the duo alternated conversions.
The Maroon and White went back in front, 39-38 with nine minutes, 41 seconds left in the game after a Kim Pierre-Louis put-back layup and Dillard trey, one of the season-high 10 three-pointers UMass made. Those 10 triples represent the most recorded in a single game since UMass also had 10 against Kent State on Nov. 10, 2012 - a span of 79 games between the outings.
However, Rhode Island replied with an 11-0 run for a 49-39 lead at the 6:48 mark - again spearheaded by Tabakman and Wilson. The Minutewomen could not move closer than within six of tying the remainder of the way.
More on the squad is available through UMassAthletics.com.