Men's Basketball Fall to Anchorman in Season Opener

FITCHBURG, MA: Fitchburg State men's basketball fell in their season opener this evening to Rhode Island College in non-conference action.

THE BASICS:

- Date: 11/8/23

- Score: RIC 63, Fitchburg 54

- Records: RIC (1-0), Fitchburg (0-1)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

-  The Anchorman led for the majority of the contest, never able to extend their lead. The Falcons kept RIC close, but a big second half and two impressive outings for the visiting team helped lift them over Fitchburg.

- Ousmane Kourouma and Deyshawn Tengbeh finished the game with double-doubles. Kourouma topped the game with 17 rebounds and 15 points. Tengbeh had 11 rebounds of his own to go with his game-high 21 points.   

- The Falcons were led by the two returners from a season ago. Frederick Siayor (Worcester, MA) and Javon Taylor (Cambridge, MA). Siayor topped the team in points with 20 on 6-for-25 shooting and just 1-of-12 from behind the arc. Taylor was 4-for-14 and 2-of-7 from three-point territory, giving him his 15 points along with a team-high nine rebounds.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

-  Shooting totals: RIC 38.3%, 3-PT 8.7%, FT 51.7%. Fitchburg 24.7%, 3-PT 12.9%, FT 87.5%.

-  Rebounds: RIC 60, Fitchburg 39

-  Turnovers: Fitchburg 12, RIC 21

UP NEXT:

- Fitchburg State men's basketball will be on the road this Saturday at Lasell University for a 4 PM matchup.

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