PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Plymouth State University fell to Rhode Island College, 83-53, in a Little East Conference (LEC) men's basketball game at The Murray Center on Saturday.
The Anchormen used a smothering defense to stifle the Plymouth State offense, as the hosts never trailed. Plymouth State was within six, 19-13, with roughly eight minutes left in the first half, but Rhode Island College closed the half on a 23-2 surge to seize control and the Panthers were unable to cut into the deficit over the second half.
Senior
Yansel Reyes (Manchester, N.H.) matched a season-high with 27 points in the setback.
Plymouth State falls to 6-12 (2-7 LEC), while the Anchormen improve to 10-8 (6-3 LEC).
The Basics:
- Plymouth State 53, Rhode Island College 83
- Plymouth State (6-12, 2-7 LEC)
- Rhode Island College (10-8, 6-3 LEC)
Top Performers:
How it Happened:
- RIC jumped out to a 7-0 lead through the first three minutes.
- Reyes connected on a pair of free throws as the Panthers responded with seven straight points to tie the game with 12:45 left in the first half.
- The Anchormen regained the lead over the next few minutes, though Plymouth State remained within striking distance.
- The hosts took control over the final seven minutes of the half, using a 23-2 surge to take a 42-15 lead into halftime.
- Rhode Island College maintained a comfortable lead throughout the second half as PSU was unable to rally.
By the Numbers:
- Reyes matched his season-high with 27 points. The game marked his eighth 20-point performance of the season.
- RIC owned a 53-36 rebounding margin, though the Panthers held a 15-13 advantage on the offensive glass.
- The Anchormen shot 45.8% (27-for-59), while limiting PSU to 15-for-66 (22.7%).
- Plymouth State's last road win in the series came in January 2020.
Up Next:
- The Panthers host WestConn in another league matchup next Saturday (Jan. 31) at 2 p.m.
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