Rhoads leads VU past UC Riverside

Nov. 20, 2009

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jence Rhoads scored 14 points to help No. 22 Vanderbilt beat UC Riverside 75-60 on Friday night, avenging a loss to the Highlanders last season.

Vanderbilt (3-0) took a 20-point halftime lead behind 10 points from Rhoads on 5-of-6 shooting from the field and six points from Jessica Mooney.

The Commodores held UC Riverside (1-3) to only one free throw and no field goals for 8:40 after leading just 21-15 midway through the first half.

Hannah Tuomi added 11 points for Vanderbilt.

Rhaya Neabors, with three 3-pointers, and Marissa Rivera each had 13 points for Riverwide. Amber Cox scored 11 points.