William Smith basketball dropped a Liberty League contest at RPI on Friday evening, falling 58-44 despite a competitive second-quarter push.
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Sophomore Jojo Sulmasy led the Herons with eight points while adding five rebounds and two assists. First-year Kira Ostovar contributed seven points, three rebounds and a steal, while junior Giana Lobozzo finished with six points and five rebounds. Amelia McCulley also scored six points for William Smith, which fell to 3-17 overall and 1-12 in conference play.
RPI was led by Siena Smith, who recorded a game-high 15 points along with six rebounds and three blocks. Brooke Boyle added 11 points and seven rebounds, and Tyler Hormazabal contributed nine points and four steals for the Engineers, who improved to 14-6 overall and 9-4 in league play.
RPI took control early, forcing seven turnovers in the opening quarter and building a 19-8 lead while shooting 53 percent from the field. William Smith responded in the second quarter with improved defense and a 7-0 run, outscoring the Engineers 14-8 in the period to cut the deficit to five at halftime.
The Engineers maintained their advantage in the second half, holding off multiple William Smith rallies. The Herons converted all six of their free-throw attempts in the third quarter to stay within striking distance, but RPI extended its lead entering the fourth and relied on defense to secure the win.
William Smith outrebounded RPI 41-38 but committed 19 turnovers, which proved costly.
The Herons return to action Saturday, traveling to Union for a 2 p.m. Liberty League matchup.
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