The Roger Williams University men's basketball team secured an 86-80 victory against Nichols College Bison, advancing to their first Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Championship Game since 2016. Mac Annus led the Hawks with 20 points and eight rebounds, Philip Sughrue contributed 18 points, three rebounds, and seven assists, while John Ah Kao added 16 points to the win.

By the Numbers
  • Mac Annus scored 20 points and grabbed eight boards, shooting 9-17 from the field.
  • Philip Sughrue tallied 18 points, three rebounds, and seven assists.
  • Tavon Jones led Nichols with 31 points and 10 rebounds.
  • Mykel Derring added 22 points and eight rebounds for Nichols.
State of Play
  • In a close match, Roger Williams secured a 86-80 victory against Nichols.
  • Roger Williams will face No. 6 Suffolk in the CCC Championship Game for an NCAA Tournament bid.
Bottom Line

The Roger Williams University men's basketball team's victory propels them to the CCC Championship Game, marking their first appearance since 2016 and bringing them one step closer to securing an NCAA Tournament bid.