Providence, R.I.--Freshman guard CJ Wilson (Hartford, R.I.) stole the ball and hit a jumper as time expired to lead Rhode Island College past Nichols, 60-58, at The Murray Center on Monday night.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 60, Nichols 58
Rhode Island College (10-2)
Nichols (6-3)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Bison started the game on an 11-3 run after hitting three consecutive three-point shots by three different players.
 
• A dunk by RIC senior guard KJ Uga (Hyde Park, Mass.) would put the Anchormen ahead, 15-13, with eight minutes left in the first half.
 
• Nichols would go on a 12-4 run over the final five minutes of the first stanza to take a seven-point, 30-23, lead into the locker room.
 
• A three-pointer from sophomore guard Isaiah Dahl (Cornelius, Ore.) would tie the game back up, 37-37, early in the second half.
 
• With time winding down and the Bison up by three, Dahl was fouled while shooting a three pointer with two seconds left. Dahl would knock down each of his three ensuing free throws to tie the game.
 
• The visitors used a timeout as the game seem destined for overtime. The Bison's inbound pass was knocked loose, then picked up by Wilson, who banked the final shot off the glass and in from the top of the key as time expired to win the game for the Anchormen.
 
• Senior forward Ousmane Kourouma (Woonsocket, R.I.) recorded a season-high 20 rebounds, to go along with 15 points, two blocks and two steals in the win.
 
• Wilson, the reigning back-to-back Little East Rookie of the Week, finished with eight points, four steals, three rebounds and a pair of assists.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will resume Little East action at home vs. UMass Dartmouth on Thursday, Jan. 4 (7:30 p.m.).