5 Takeaways From URI's 66-60 Win Over TCU
Joe Calabro, GoLocalProv Sports Team
5 Takeaways From URI's 66-60 Win Over TCU
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URI trailed 57-54 with 3:13 left to play before going on a 12-3 run to go up 66-60 with eight seconds left. TCU's final chances would fall short and the Rams would survive.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTDespite URI's free throw troubles, the Rams closed the game by making their final six free throws to get the win.
The Leaders
URI was led by Four McGlynn who netted 18 points while Jared Terrell registered a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. The double-double is the first of Terrell's career.
Next up
The URI Rams will finish off the Cancun challenge tonight when they face #2 Maryland. Tip-off is set for 8:30 p.m. and can be seen on the CBS Sports Network.
For more on this game, see the five takeaways slideshow below.
5 Takeaways From URI's 66-60 Win Over TCU
Earl Watson
Once again, Earl Watson provided all of the scoring off of the bench for URI with nine points on 4 of 5 shooting from the field in 25 minutes of play.
URI lost the battle of the benches 17-9,
Points in the Paint
URI won the points in the paint battle over TCU 26-18 with help from Hassan Martin's 14 points.
Overall, URI shot 43% from the field while TCU shot 40% from the field.
Jared Terrell
Jared Terrell registered a double-double for URI.
Terrell poured in 12 points on 2 of 9 shooting from the field and 7 of 10 from the free throw line.
Terrell also grabbed ten defensive rebounds, had three steals and dished out two assists.
Four McGlynn
Four McGlynn led the Rams with 18 points on 4 of 9 shooting from the field and 7 of 8 from the free throw line.
McGlynn also went 3 of 7 from three point land.
The Rams are going to need more McGlynn to put up more numbers like this as the season continues.
Free Throws
The Rams got the win but they made things harder on themselves by their inability to convert on the free throw line.
URI went 21 of 33 from the charity stripe while TCU went 17 of 22.
The Rams did make 9 of their final 11 free throws while closing the game out.
A good sign is that URI is getting to the line, they just can't convert once they are there.
