Providence, R.I.--Senior guard
Dwayne Robinson-O'Hagan (Woonsocket, R.I.) recorded a career-high 32 points and dished out six assists as Rhode Island College downed Eastern Connecticut, 75-61, in Little East action played at the Murray Center on Wednesday evening.
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THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 75, Eastern Connecticut 61
Rhode Island College (12-5, 7-1 LEC)
Eastern Connecticut (11-5, 3-5 LEC)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
• RIC completed its first run through the Little East Conference with a 7-1 record. The Anchormen's final eight games are vs. league competition.
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• The Warriors quickly found a rhythm in the first half, building a 10-point, 21-11, lead 11 minutes into the first half.
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• The hosts struggled from the floor and the free throw line within the first 20 minutes, but were still able to conjure up the momentum at the end of the first half to trim their deficit down to two, 35-33.
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• The Anchormen came out of the locker room scorching hot, going on a 16-3 run to open the second half and would never give up the lead.
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• With just about two minutes left in regulation, Robinson-O'Hagan made a floater to ice the game and set a new career-high in points.
• Fifth-year forward
Ousmane Kourouma (Woonsocket, R.I.) tallied his 14
th double-double of the season, netting 16 points and pulling down a game-high 17 rebounds.
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WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will continue Little East play at home vs. VTSU Castleton on Saturday, Jan. 25 (2 p.m.).