Providence, R.I.--Freshman guard Noe Bom (Hamburg, Germany) scored 17 points, dished out six assists and grabbed five boards as the Rhode Island College men's basketball team fell vs. Brandeis, 80-76, which was played at The Murray Center on Tuesday evening.
 
THE BASICS
Brandeis 80, Rhode Island College 76
Brandeis (2-2)
Rhode Island College (2-2)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Judges connected on just over half of their three point attempts (7-for-13) in the first 20 minutes, but RIC's bench put up 30 points to keep the game within reach as the hosts headed into the second half down by just one, 40-39.
 
• The Anchormen started off the second half on a 21-14 run as senior forward Tyriek Weeks (Warwick, R.I.) made a layup to put RIC up six, 60-54, at the 11-minute mark.
 
• Brandeis knocked down a triple with seven minutes left to retake the lead, 65-63, as the game continued to swing back and forth.
 
• Senior guard Loudon Chupas (Colchester, Conn.) drove through the lane and made a tough layup with three minutes left, however, several key turnovers prevented the Anchormen from evening the game down the stretch.
 
• Weeks posted a double-double of 15 points and 10 rebounds.
 
• Chupas registered 17 points and five rebounds to help pace the Anchormen.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will play at Salve Regina on Saturday, Nov. 22 (1 p.m.).