Plymouth, N.H.--Junior guard
Isiah McCallam (Orange, N.J.) scored 10 points and grabbed four rebounds as the Rhode Island College fell at Plymouth State, 70-48, in Little East men's basketball action on Saturday afternoon.
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THE BASICS
Plymouth State 70, Rhode Island College 48
Plymouth State (7-14, 3-9 LEC)
Rhode Island College (13-9, 6-7 LEC)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Anchormen offense struggled early, going just 1-for-15 from the field over the first 11:20, as Plymouth State built a 16-3 lead with 8:40 left in the first half.
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• A three-pointer by freshman guard
CJ Wilson (Hartford, Conn.) would cut the Panthers lead down to six, 21-15, with 3:48 remaining in the half.
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• The two teams would head to the locker room with Plymouth State leading, 28-16, at the midway point.
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• The Panthers would not let up to start the second half, going on an 18-6 run to take a 24-point, 46-22,l ead with 12:49 left in the game.
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• Plymouth State would stay tight defensively and hit free throws to control the rest of the game and secure victory.
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WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will continue Little East action at home vs. Western Connecticut on Wednesday, Feb. 7 (7:30 p.m.).
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