Providence, R.I.—Senior guard Dwayne Robinson-O'Hagan (Woonsocket, R.I.) scored 19 points as Rhode Island College fell vs. Amherst College, 79-55, at the Murray Center on Thursday evening.
 
THE BASICS
Amherst College 79, Rhode Island College 55
Amherst College (3-1)
Rhode Island College (2-3)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Fifth-year forward Ousmane Kourouma (Woonsocket, R.I.) rattled off three quick buckets in the paint within the first three minutes as the Anchormen held the lead by one, 6-5.
 
• However, that would be the last time the hosts would lead as Amherst took control for the rest of the game.
 
• With 7:30 left in the first half, RIC would turn the ball over twice and the visitors capitalized to extend their lead to 10, 30-20.
 
• The Mammoths would go up by 15 points, 50-35, with 16:55 left in the game, thanks to a three ball by senior guard C.J. Mitchell (Windsor, Conn.).
 
• Amherst built their advantage up to 21, 61-40, with just 13 minutes remaining and cruised to the win.
 
• Mitchell poured in 19 points to lead the visitors in the win.
 
• RIC would get a spark off the bench from sophomore forward Xavier Mendez (Pawtucket, R.I.), as he dropped a career-high eight points and shot 66 percent from three-point range.
 
• Kourouma's night ended with 13 points, nine rebounds and two blocks.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will play at Bridgewater State on Tuesday, Nov. 26 (5:30 p.m.).