RPI Men's Basketball Wins Seventh Straight

Engineers defeat Clarkson 75-66 in Liberty League matchup

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men's basketball team secured a 75-66 Liberty League victory over Clarkson University, marking their seventh consecutive win. Led by strong performances from Billy Feeks, Yechiel Stewart, Andrew Deppe, and Kellen Driscoll, RPI shot 54.3% from the field and 45.5% from three-point range.

Why it matters

RPI's impressive winning streak has positioned them well for the upcoming Liberty League postseason tournament, where they will enjoy a first-round bye before hosting either Ithaca or St. Lawrence in the next round.

The details

RPI jumped out to an 11-point lead late in the first half, but Clarkson trimmed the deficit to 38-31 at the break. The Engineers maintained control in the second half, answering every Clarkson run with timely baskets. Clarkson pulled even at 66-66 with 2:25 remaining, but RPI responded with a 9-0 run to close out the game.

  • The game was played on February 21, 2026.

The players

Billy Feeks

Led RPI with a team-high 17 points, going 7-for-8 at the free-throw line and making two three-pointers.

Yechiel Stewart

Scored 16 points on 5-of-9 shooting, including three three-pointers.

Andrew Deppe

Added 14 points, seven rebounds, and five assists for RPI.

Kellen Driscoll

Chipped in 13 points and four rebounds for the Engineers.

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What’s next

RPI will enjoy a first-round bye in the Liberty League postseason before hosting either Ithaca or St. Lawrence on Friday evening in ECAV Arena.

The takeaway

RPI's balanced offensive effort and strong defensive performance, including forcing 15 Clarkson turnovers, have propelled them to their seventh straight victory and positioned them well for a deep run in the Liberty League tournament.