Providence, R.I.—Senior guard Dwayne Robinson-O'Hagan (Woonsocket, R.I.) scored a team-high 19 points and dished out four assists as Rhode Island College defeated Connecticut College, 76-69, on Thursday afternoon at the Murray Center to close out the fall 2024 semester.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 76, Connecticut College 69
Rhode Island College (7-4)
Connecticut College (5-5)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Anchormen struggled to hold on to the ball in the first half as the Camels' zone defense forced nine first half turnovers by the hosts as the visitors led by three at halftime, 33-30.
 
• RIC would get the lead back, 40-38, with 16:59 left in regulation as senior guard Deyshawn Tengbeh (East Providence, R.I.) knocked down a pair of free throws.
 
• The Camels would not see the lead again for the rest of the contest as the hosts were able to learn from their first half mistakes and dominate the second frame.
 
• Fifth-year forward Ousmane Kourouma (Woonsocket, R.I.) paced the Anchormen with another double-double performance of 12 points and 13 rebounds to go along with four blocks.
 
• Sophomore guard Cameron Wilson (Bear, Del.) netted career-highs with 12 points and six rebounds off the bench.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will resume Little East play at UMass Dartmouth on Wednesday, Jan. 8 (6 p.m.).