Skidmore Men’s Basketball Falls to RPI in Close Road Game
The Skidmore College men's basketball team put up a late fight but suffered a 68-61 loss on the road at Rensselaer after bouncing back from a 12-point halftime deficit and narrowing the gap to five in the closing minutes.
By the Numbers- Skidmore's Jake Walsh led with 19 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, and a steal.
- RPI's PJ Scalisi and Andrew Deppe scored 17 points each, with Jonny Angbazo achieving a double-double on 13 points and 13 rebounds.
- Skidmore shot 45.6% from the field and 27.3% from long range, finishing with a 30-25 edge in points in the paint and a 10-5 lead in bench points.
- Skidmore slips to 4-14 and 2-10 in the Liberty League.
- RPI is 11-8 and 8-4, tied for second place.
The Thoroughbreds have upcoming home games against Ithaca and Bard after six road games.
Bottom LineThe Skidmore College men's basketball team put up a strong fight on the road but ultimately fell short, highlighting the fine line between winning and losing in league play.
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