Rhode Island High School Basketball - Smithfield nipped by Cumberland
February 1, 2024: Esmond, RI 02917 The Cumberland Clippers tipped the host Smithfield Sentinels basketball team by a final score of 62-57 in Thursday's league game.
In their next game, the Clippers face the Barrington Eagles (Barrington, RI) in a Division 1 game, on Monday, February 5. Cumberland will attempt to move on its 10-6 season record. The Eagles enter the game with a 16-1 record after their 66-59 league win over Portsmouth (Portsmouth, RI).
With the defeat, Smithfield moves to 6-9 on the year. The Sentinels host Mt. Pleasant (Providence, RI) to face the Kilties in a Division 1 game on Saturday, February 3. The Kilties enter the game with a record of 6-10. Mt. Pleasant lost 52-41 in their recent league game against Bishop Hendricken (Warwick, RI)