Blue Devil men held in check in season opener
Published 7:53 am Saturday, November 4, 2023
Riverland’s Avery Weddle works against the Rainy River defense during the first half Friday night in the Riverland Gym. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com
Riverland’s Christian Campbell drives off the corner during the first half against Rainy River Friday night in the Riverland Gym. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com
Riverland’s DeWayne Thompson pulls up on the dribble during the first half against Rainy River Friday night at Riverland Gym. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com
Riverland’s Buai Duop grabbed a rebound during the first half against Rainy River Friday night in the Riverland Gym. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com
Riverland’s Buai Duop grabbed a rebound during the first half against Rainy River earlier this season. Herald file photo
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The Blue Devils couldn’t get their offense going as they lost their season opener to Rainy River 80-67 in Riverland Gym Friday night.
RCC took an early 15-10 lead after DeWayne Thompson, a sophomore from Milwaukee, scored seven straight points but RCC struggled with its from that point on.
After RCC went up 20-15 on a steal and lay-up by Avery Weddle, the Voyagers responded with a 13-0 run to go up 28-20 and the Blue Devils never got closer than five the rest of the way.
Austin grad Buai Duop started as a freshman for RCC and he converted a three-point play to bring the team within 56-46 with 10:11 left.
