PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Williams College men's basketball team suffered its first loss of the season on Sunday afternoon, falling 70-63 on the road to Rhode Island College. The Ephs move to 5-1 overall.
Williams trailed 36-33 at halftime after a back-and-forth opening 20 minutes, but the Anchormen maintained control throughout the second half, holding a steady lead. The Ephs cut the deficit to single digit multiple times in the second half but were unable to close the gap in the final minutes.
The Ephs shot 33.3% from the field, 27.6% from three and 44% at the line, while Rhode Island College converted 35.5% from the field, 30.4% behind the arc, and 79.2% on the line.
Williams generated 28 points in the paint and forced 17 turnovers, turning those into 15 points, but struggled to find consistency offensively.
Jackson Rein led the Ephs with 18 points on 6-of-17 shooting, including three three-pointers.
Hudson Hansen added 16 points on 7-of-15 shooting from the field and recorded seven boards.
Aidan Yates finished with nine points, while
Onyeraluobu Chibuogwu provided a strong lift off the bench with eight points and seven rebounds.
The Ephs will look to bounce back when they return home on Tuesday, to host Vassar College at 7 p.m.
