Trinity used a 13-4 run late in the second half to turn a 71-69 deficit into an 82-75 lead with five minutes left in the game. The third of three consecutive three-pointers by Bantam sophomore guard Kino Clarke (Brooklyn, N.Y.) gave the Bantams the lead back at 72-71, and Rhoten scored six of Trinity’s next 10 points to push the lead up to seven. Williams pulled to within four points at 85-81 on a three-pointer by senior forward Tucker Kain (Cleveland, Ohio) with just under a minute on the clock, but the Trinity scored the next six points to put the game out of reach.
The Bantams withstood 57.8 percent field goal shooting by the Ephs, including a percentage of over 60 percent before Williams started hoisting up three-pointers in the final minute. Trinity forced 17 turnovers and committed just six, and made 21 out of 23 shots from the foul line. Bantam sophomore guard Patrick Hasiuk (Enfield, Conn.) made eight of nine from the charity stripe, and totaled 21 points and a career-high 11 assists.
Rhoten carried the Bantams in the first half, scoring 22 points to offset 14 points apiece by Williams senior guard Jaris Cole (San Diego, Calif.) and junior center Andrew Newton (Whitinsville, Mass.). Rhoten also pulled down eight rebounds and made four steals, while Clarke and senior co-captain guard John Halas (White Plains, N.Y.) each scored 12 points. Halas also had two blocked shots and sophomore forward Michael Hoar (Pembroke, Mass.) grabbed a game-high 10 boards. Newton paced the Ephs with 21 points and eight rebounds for the game, while Cole finished with 16 points and eight assists, and freshman forward Chris Rose (Middletown, N.Y.) added 15 points, five boards, and four assists off the bench.
Williams (14-8) 44-40--84
Trinity, Conn. (16-4) 47-44--91