New London, Conn.—Senior guards CJ Wilson (Hartford, Conn.) and Loudon Chupas (Colchester, Conn.) each finished with 13 points as Rhode Island College saw its five-game win streak come to an end in an 85-64 setback at Connecticut College on Friday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Connecticut College 85, Rhode Island College 64
Connecticut College (8-1)
Rhode Island College (7-4)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• RIC trailed by two, 9-7 with 16:48 left in the first half before the Camels embarked on an 11-2 run to lead, 20-9, with 13 minutes remaining.
 
• The Anchormen cut their deficit down to seven, 34-27, with just under three minutes left, but CC took a nine-point, 39-30, advantage into halftime.
 
• The Camels used an 8-2 run to open the second half and never looked back en route to their fifth consecutive victory.
 
• Chupas pitched in with six rebounds. Junior guard Xavier Mendez (Pawtucket, R.I.) led the way for the visitors with 17 points and nine boards.
 
• Freshman guard Noe Bom (Pawtucket, R.I.) posted 11 points, two boards and three assists.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will resume Little East play at Southern Maine on Tuesday, Jan. 6 (7:30 p.m.).