2019-20 Richard Bland College Basketball News

Basketball Upsets Brunswick In Region 10 Quarterfinals, 81-73
Basketball Upsets Brunswick In Region 10 Quarterfinals, 81-73

March 06, 2020

SANDHILLS, NC. -- Led by Kenneth Sutherland with 23 points and Savion Helm with 21, the Richard Bland College men's basketball team upset Brunswick C.C. 81-73 in quarterfinals of the Region 10 Atlantic District Tournament Thursday afternoon at Sandhills C.C.

Region X Tournament Run Ends for Basketball
Region X Tournament Run Ends for Basketball

March 06, 2020

PINEHURST, NC -- Looking to make a deeper run into the postseason, Richard Bland College men's basketball took out all the stops against USC Salkehatchie on Friday but were barely outdone in the final minutes of the game, losing 74-68.

Southerland Named All-Region X First Team
Southerland Named All-Region X First Team

March 04, 2020

SOUTH PRINCE GEORGE – Richard Bland College sophomore forward Kenny Southerland, who finished the regular season as the fourth leading scorer and third-leading rebounder among Region 10 players, was named to the conference’s First-Team, as announced on Wednesday. Southerland becomes the sixth player in program history to earn such accolades.

Statesmen Defense Creates Final Seconds Win
Statesmen Defense Creates Final Seconds Win

February 27, 2020

SPARTANBURG, SC -- Playing away from Statesman Hall, the Richard Bland College basketball team's stellar defense came up big with a big stop that turned into a final second game-winner over Spartanburg Methodist on Thursday, 69-67.

Men's Basketball Rolls Denmark Technical in Sunday's Win
Men's Basketball Rolls Denmark Technical in Sunday's Win

February 23, 2020

DENMARK, SC -- Sunday's matchup of the Richard Bland men's basketball team and Denmark Technical College saw the Statesmen put on a show for the away fans as they roll through their opponents, 77-63.

Southerland, Redmon Shine On Sophomore Night
Southerland, Redmon Shine On Sophomore Night

February 18, 2020

Sophomores Kenneth Southerland and Derrick Redmon made the most out of their final appearance at Statesmen Hall on Tuesday. Both Southerland and Redmon combined to contribute nearly half of RBC’s points in the 64-46 win over Spartanburg Methodist on Sophomore Night. 

Nationally Ranked Salkehatchie Downs Statesmen
Nationally Ranked Salkehatchie Downs Statesmen

February 15, 2020

After facing USC Salkehatchie for the second time this season, the Statesmen are now 0-2 against the No. 18 nationally ranked basketball team. While RBC was able to put pressure on the Indians in the first half, the end result was a 103-56 win for Salkehatchie on their home turf. 

Statesmen Challenge Nationally Ranked Caldwell
Statesmen Challenge Nationally Ranked Caldwell

February 11, 2020

SOUTH PRINCE GEORGE, VA -- On Saturday, the Richard Bland College Statesmen fight to the final minutes against #20 Caldwell Community College but were just outdone after big shots from their opponents, falling 76-69.

Southerland Drops 30 Points in Howard Upset
Southerland Drops 30 Points in Howard Upset

February 11, 2020

Down 26-24 late in the first half, sophomore Kenneth Southerland came onto the court for Richard Bland and completely changed the course of the game by dropping 30 points. Despite Southerland coming in late, he led the Statesmen to their eleventh victory of the season. 

Watkins Powers Statesmen Past Catonsville
Watkins Powers Statesmen Past Catonsville

February 07, 2020

Freshman, Jared Watkins dropped a career high of 20 points for the Statesmen in the 84-56 win against CCBC Catonsville. Communication and cooperation was key for the team on Friday night as the Statesmen come off a three game cold spell. 

Statesmen Drop Tough Decision to Brunswick
Statesmen Drop Tough Decision to Brunswick

February 01, 2020

The Richard Bland College of William & Mary men’s basketball team fell to Brunswick Community College, 73-71, on Saturday afternoon.

Statesmen Blocked at Cape Fear Game
Statesmen Blocked at Cape Fear Game

January 29, 2020

Statesmen fall short against Cape Fear Community College despite intense advances against the Sea Devils.

Statesmen Take Salkehatchie to the Brink
Statesmen Take Salkehatchie to the Brink

January 25, 2020

The Richard Bland College of William & Mary men’s basketball team faced off with the No. 18 nationally-ranked NJCAA Division 1 team USC Salkehatchie on Saturday. Though the Statesmen fell to the Indians 88-75, RBC defended their turf with electrifying intensity that was felt throughout the audience.

Southerland Leads Statesmen Past Denmark, 83-70
Southerland Leads Statesmen Past Denmark, 83-70

January 18, 2020

SOUTH PRINCE GEORGE, VA — Led by Kenneth Southerland with 25 points, the Richard Bland College basketball team made it two straight victories by defeating Denmark Technical College, 83-70, on Saturday afternoon at Statesman Hall.