SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Championship programs seem to make a habit of doing the little things, and Princeton put that on display down the stretch Wednesday afternoon.

The Tigers scored on nine straight possessions after facing their largest deficit of the day, and the University of Rhode Island couldn’t keep pace while seeking a second signature women's basketball win of the season.

Skye Belker’s jumper off the glass with 3:57 left gave the visitors the lead for keeps and was part of an extended run. Princeton left the Ryan Center with a 67-59 triumph, another competitive matchup between two mid-majors expected to play at or near the top of their respective conferences.

Palmire Mbu’s 3-pointer off the right wing gave the Rams a 55-50 cushion with 6:04 left, and URI seemed poised to follow a r

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