The Tigers took the lead for good on a lay-up by Sean Murphy with 13 seconds left. Murphy led RIT with 20 points. Kyle Goff recorded a double-double for the Tigers, collecting 12 points and 11 rebounds.
Jesse Roth scored a game-high 21 points to lead Ithaca. Jim Bellis finished with 12 points and Brad Clemente contributed 11 off the bench.
