Williamstown, Mass.--Fifth-year forward
Ousmane Kourouma (Woonsocket, R.I.) finished with a double-double of 21 points and 12 rebounds as Rhode Island College lost vs. Williams, 76-56, at Cousens Gymnasium and Tye Court on Sunday afternoon.
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THE BASICS
Williams 76, Rhode Island College 56
Williams (5-1)
Rhode Island College (3-4)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Anchormen found themselves in a hole early on as a 19-2 run by the Ephs helped give the hosts a 22-point lead at the break, 41-19.
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• RIC cut the deficit down to seven, 47-40, as senior guard
Dwayne Robinson-O'Hagan (Woonsocket, R.I.) made a jumper with 12:32 remaining in the game.
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• RIC's comeback was halted as Williams dominated the final seven minutes of the game, closing out the visitors with a 16-9 run during that stretch.
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• Robinson-O'Hagan posted 13 points, picked up eight rebounds and dished out seven assists in the effort.
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• Kourouma also recorded a pair of blocks as he leads the Little East Conference in that category averaging 2.7 on the season.
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WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will open Little East play at UMass Boston on Wednesday, Dec. 4 (7 p.m.).