Providence, R.I.--Freshman guard Noe Bom (Hamburg, Germany) netted 15 points and dished out five assists as Rhode Island College lost, 76-63, vs. Colby at The Murray Center on Thursday evening.
 
THE BASICS
Colby College 76, Rhode Island College 63
Colby College (12-3)
Rhode Island College (8-7)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Freshman guard Kyle Prete (North Providence, R.I.) found a rhythm for the Anchormen early as he drained a trio of triples and ended the first half as the game's leading scorer with 13 points.
 
• Despite positive first half performances from both Prete and Bom, RIC trailed, 39-33, at the break.
 
• The Mules recorded their largest lead of the game in the second half, 57-42, with 14 minutes left to play. 
 
• The Anchormen cut their deficit to down to five, 60-55, but hot shooting from Colby down the stretch sealed the Anchormen's fate as the hosts fell at home for just second time this season.

• Prete equaled Bom's effort with 15 points, while senior forward Tyriek Weeks (Warwick, R.I.) posted a double-double with 12 points and 10 points.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will resume Little East action at home vs. UMass Boston on Saturday, Jan. 17 (3 p.m.).