Photos by Rich Dionne
Townies guard Angela Leonardo (middle) is stripped of the ball by Tiverton guard Avery Pacheco (left).
Sam Sando led three Tiverton players in double figures, scoring a game-best 17 points. Avery Pacheco and Sarah Barboza chipped in 12 and 10 points for the Tigers, who raced to a commanding 38-15 lead by halftime.
Angela Leonardo was the lone East Providence player to reach double digits, netting a team-high 15 points. Julia Andrade added six.
The win gave the Tigers an even 8-8 record in league play. Tiverton is assured of a spot in next week’s Division II championship tournament. For the Townies, the loss dropped East Providence to 5-11. Despite the setback, the Townies remain in contention for one of the last of the 16 berths into the playoffs.
