Bridgewater, Mass.—Fifth-year forward Ousmane Kourouma (Woonsocket, R.I) scored 32 points and hauled down 16 rebounds as Rhode Island College defeated Bridgewater State, 93-91, at the Tinsley Center on Tuesday evening.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 93, Bridgewater State 91
Rhode Island College 93 (3-3)
Bridgewater State 91 (4-3)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• A quick pair of buckets by senior guard Deyshawn Tengbeh (East Providence, R.I) had RIC leading by nine, 23-14, eight minutes into the first half. 
 
• After leading by 15 points, 35-20, with seven minutes left in the first half, the Bears started to creep back after a pair of turnovers by the Anchormen.
 
• However, the visitors would remain on top and led at the break by seven, 47-40.
 
• RIC built a 14-point lead, 66-52, seven minutes into the second half, thanks to another Tengbeh layup off of a Kourouma assist.
 
• The hosts made a valiant effort at a comeback and cut the deficit down to two, 89-87, but RIC's lead proved to be too much to overcome in the end as the Anchormen hit clutch free throws to even their record, 3-3, on the season.
 
• Senior guard Dwayne Robinson-O'Hagan (Woonsocket, R.I.) dropped in 19 points to help pace the offense.
 
• Tengbeh finished with 13 points, five rebounds and five assists.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will play at Williams on Sunday, Dec. 1 (4 p.m.).