Waltham, Mass.--Senior guard Dwayne Robinson-O'Hagan (Woonsocket, R.I.) led three Anchormen in double figures with a team-high 18 points as Rhode Island College fell vs. Brandeis, 93-86, at Red Auerbach Arena on Wednesday evening.
 
THE BASICS
Brandeis 93, Rhode Island College 86
Brandeis (3-0)
Rhode Island College (2-2)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• A three by senior guard Deyshawn Tengbeh (East Providence, R.I.) had RIC trailing by four midway through the first half. 
 
• The Judges shot 61 percent from both the field and from three-point range in the opening frame and went on a 14-4 run to build a 15-point, 48-33, at halftime.
 
• After trailing by as many as 16, the Anchormen reduced their deficit down to 10, 76-67, as sophomore forward Xavier Mendez (Pawtucket, R.I.) converted a one-and-one from the line.
 
• RIC would then cut the host's lead down to five as junior guard Isaiah Dahl (Cornelius, Ore.) knocked down three free throws after being fouled to make it, 91-86, with 15 seconds left.
 
• The Judges converted crucial free throws to hold for the win and stay unbeaten on the season.
 
• Dahl had 17 points and shot 47 percent from downtown.
 
• Fifth-year forward Ousmane Kourouma (Woonsocket, R.I.) recorded his third consecutive double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds, while dishing out five assists, in the loss.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will host Amherst on Thursday, Nov. 21 (7:30 p.m.).