Bishop leads George Washington past Rhode Island 63-61

KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) James Bishop scored 15 points and hit a go-ahead jumper with 55 seconds remaining to propel George Washington to a 63-61 victory over Rhode Island on Saturday.

Hunter Dean had 15 points and 11 rebounds for the Colonials (6-11, 2-3 Atlantic 10 Conference), who snapped a six-game losing streak on the road.

Jeremy Sheppard had 12 points for the Rams (12-5, 3-2), who led 33-25 at halftime. Makhel Mitchell added 11 points and six blocks. Ishmael Leggett had 11 points and nine rebounds.

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Updated January 22, 2022