The Spudders’ 9-point lead at halftime dwindled away behind the outside shooting of the Lumberjacks (nine 3-pointers) and hitting 17 of 24 free throws.
R.A. Long attempted 20 free throws the final two quarters.
“Free throws and 3s were the difference,” Ridgefield coach Jason Buffum said.
The Spudders also weren’t able to cool off Ryan Plampin, who had a game-high 26 points.
“It was like a shooting-machine drill,” Buffum said of Plampin’s performance.
R.A. LONG 68, RIDGEFIELD 59
R.A. LONG — Ryan Plampin 26, Dana Cathcart 7, Cameron Holden 17, Jacob Thompson 7, Jamond Harris 7, Tristen Arruda 3, Jadon Williamson 1, Riki Vasquez 0. Totals 17 (9) 17-24 69.
RIDGEFIELD — Carson Knight 4, Nick Jenkins 9, Josh Mansur 13, Stefan Vossenkuhl 9, Tyler Poorman 0, Matt Gama 7, James Corey 13, Curren Whitsitt 4. Totals 23 (3) 10-13 59.
