PROVIDENCE, R.I. (November 14, 2026) -- Behind a career-high 35 points from Jack Margoupis (Sutton, Mass.), the Salve Regina men's basketball team remained unbeaten with an 81-76 road victory over Rhode Island College Saturday evening at The Murray Center. The Seahawks improved to 2-0 on the season while the Anchormen fell to 0-2.
Salve Regina controlled the game from the outset, opening a 13-5 advantage less than four minutes into the contest. Margoupis fueled the early surge with three first-half three-pointers, helping the Seahawks build a lead that reached double digits before Rhode Island College closed the gap late in the half. Despite the Anchormen's rally, Salve Regina carried a 36-35 edge into the locker room.
The Seahawks seized momentum again early in the second half. Consecutive three-pointers by Pat Spenard (Rochester, Mass.) and a layup by Spenard stretched the lead to 50-41 with 16:33 remaining. The advantage grew to nine points, but Rhode Island College stayed within striking distance behind the outside shooting of Naser Motley and Xavier Mendez.
The Anchormen eventually drew even at 67-67 with 5:49 to play, but Salve Regina responded down the stretch. A floater by Domenic Malvey (Newton, N.H.) restored the lead, and free throws by Rowan Linder (Boca Raton, Fla.) pushed the margin back to four. The Seahawks then converted 10 of their final 11 free-throw attempts to fend off Rhode Island College's late challenge and secure the five-point victory.
Margoupis delivered a dominant all-around performance, shooting 8-for-17 from the floor and 15-for-16 from the foul line while adding six rebounds and three steals. Spenard contributed 15 points, while Malvey finished with 13 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Linder added six points off the bench, and Alex Elston (Wilbraham, Mass.) chipped in six points, five rebounds, and four assists.
Salve Regina shot an efficient 48.1 percent from the field and 43.8 percent from three-point range while hitting 22 of 25 free throws (88.0 percent). The Seahawks also forced 16 Rhode Island College turnovers and converted them into 20 points.
Motley paced the Anchormen with 21 points, while Mendez added 17. Despite Rhode Island College's 38 bench points, Salve Regina led for more than 38 minutes and never trailed in the contest.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Salve Regina 81, Rhode Island Col. 76
Records: Salve Regina (2-0, 0-0 NEWMAC), Rhode Island Col. (0-2, 0-0 LEC)
History: In the second meeting between these two programs on the hardwood since 2014, Salve Regina wins its second straight against Rhode Island College with today's 81-76 victory. The Anchormen lead the all-time series, 27-8.
SUMMARY
- 1H | . | SEAHAWKS 36, ANCHORMEN 35
- 2H | . | SEAHAWKS 46, ANCHORMEN 41
NOTEWORTHY
ON THE HORIZON
Salve Regina plays at Rivier University on Wednesday, November 18, with a tip-off at 7 p.m. in the Muldoon Center.
