Gorham, Maine-Freshman guard Noe Bom (Hamburg, Germany) recorded 18 points, six rebounds and three assists as Rhode Island College lost vs. Southern Maine, 101-86, at Hill Gymnasium on Tuesday evening.
 
THE BASICS
Southern Maine 101, Rhode Island College 86
Southern Maine (7-6, 2-2 LEC)
Rhode Island College (7-5, 3-1 LEC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Anchormen relied on senior forward Tyriek Weeks (Warwick, R.I.) early on as he tallied nine points within the first seven minutes to give the visitors the lead, 14-11.
 
• The Huskies shot 60 percent from the field, followed by a 50 percent mark from long range, to cap off an exciting first half as they led the Anchormen by 12, 50-38.
 
• The Huskies just could not miss in the second half as they went on a 14-6 run in the middle of the stanza and led, 74-63, with eight minutes remaining.
 
• The Anchormen were able to build momentum and cut their deficit down to four, 86-82, but a couple of turnovers halted the push for a comeback and saddled the visitors with their first league loss of the season.
 
• Junior guard Xavier Mendez (Pawtucket, R.I.) poured in 18 points to pair with eight boards.
 
• Weeks registered 17 points, six assists and three blocks.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will continue Little East play at Western Connecticut on Thursday, Jan. 8 (7 p.m.).