Groton, Conn. — The UConn Avery Point men's basketball team came up just short in a thrilling home matchup on Tuesday night, falling to the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) by a score of 75–72.

UConn Avery Point's Jeff Souvenance delivered an impressive performance, leading all scorers with 19 points while sparking multiple comeback efforts throughout the game. Despite CCRI building a lead as large as 16 points, the Pointers refused to fold. Their defensive pressure and timely scoring cut the deficit to just three on several occasions, energizing the home crowd and creating a dramatic finish.

In the final seconds, UConn Avery Point had an opportunity to tie the game and force overtime. A last-second shot attempt was tipped on release, drifting off target as the buzzer sounded—securing the narrow victory for CCRI.

With the loss, UConn Avery Point looks ahead to regroup and prepare for its upcoming matchup against Quinsigamond in Worcester on Saturday. They Pointers will then head to finals week and will finish their fall slate of games against Roxbury at home on Saturday Dec 13th at 12:00P