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.
State of Play
  • Skidmore slips to 4-14 and 2-10 in the Liberty League.
  • RPI is 11-8 and 8-4, tied for second place.
What's Next

The Thoroughbreds have upcoming home games against Ithaca and Bard after six road games.

Bottom Line

The 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.