Danbury, Conn.--Freshman guard CJ Wilson (Hartford, Conn.) established a new career-high with 24 points to go along with five assists and four rebounds as Rhode Island College lost at Western Connecticut, 63-62, in Little East men's basketball action played at Feldman Arena on Tuesday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Western Connecticut 78, Rhode Island College 66
Western Connecticut (13-2, 6-0 LEC)
Rhode Island College (11-4, 4-2 LEC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• After trailing, 12-3, early in the first half, the Anchormen were able to bounce back and tie the game, 17-17, thanks to a three-pointer from Wilson.
 
• At the midway mark of the first half, junior guard Deyshawn Tengbeh (East Providence, R.I.) and freshman guard Mike Paquette (Cranston, R.I.) hit back-to-back three-point shots to kick start a 19-3 run over 5:46 to help the visitors take a 36-28 lead with 4:17 remaining.
 
• RIC went into the locker room holding on to a 43-40 lead at halftime.
 
• With RIC leading, 56-52, with 13:14 remaining in the second half, the Wolves went on a 16-3 run to take a 68-59 lead with 5:38 left to secure their sixth conference win.
 
• Sophomore guard Isaiah Dahl (Cornelius, Ore.) registered 17 points and three steals.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will continue Little East action at home vs. Keene State on Saturday, Jan.13 (3 p.m.).