BARRINGTON, R.I. — The Putnam Science Academy Varsity Mustangs fell to Ridley College 73-53 at the Zero Gravity Prep Classic Dec. 3.
The Mustangs held tough, but the depth and size of Ridley College was just too much. Ridley College gave perennial powerhouse Northfield Mount Hermon a tight game the previous day.
The Mustangs were led by Jaiden Rivera who recorded 15 points. Right behind him was Seth Thomas with 14 points and Danny Ampofo with 11 points. At the forward position Luc Brittian recorded 6 points and 13 rebounds.
The Mustangs are back in action tomorrow night as they host Isaiah Christopher at 7pm.
On Dec. 1 the Varsity Mustangs dropped a tight contest at the Zero Gravity Prep Classic to London Basketball Academy by a final score of 50-46.
It was a defensive struggle in the first half as both teams failed to consistently score.
In the second half the scoring started to heat up as Danny Ampofo (13 points and 5 steals) and Jaiden Rivera (11 points) were able to make a couple 3-point shots to keep the Mustangs in the game. Seth Thomas added 11 points, 8 rebounds and 6 steals for PSA.