eam came up short on the road Monday night, falling 65–58 to the Rochester Institute of Technology.
Akinlana Popoola led the Wolves (2–5) with 16 points and four steals. Makya Morrison and Brennan Hopkins also finished in double figures with 10 points each.
Keuka opened the night strong, taking a 7–6 lead at the first media timeout and later building a seven-point advantage in the first half. The Wolves went into halftime up 33–31.
RIT responded quickly after the break, regaining the lead as Keuka struggled from long range, missing its first five three-point attempts of the second half. The Tigers built their advantage to 53–45 with eight minutes left. Keuka’s press sparked a brief comeback, but RIT held on for the 65–58 win.
Game Notes:
- RIT has now won 17 straight matchups against Keuka.
- Keuka continued its dominance on the glass, outrebounding the Tigers 48–38. Morrison led the Wolves with nine boards.
- Malik Junious-Fuller set a career high with seven rebounds and added four assists.
- Hopkins recorded a career-best 10 points and five rebounds.
Up Next:
Keuka College is off for Thanksgiving break and returns to action on Tuesday, December 2, hosting Alfred State at 7 p.m.
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