Shooting Woes Cost URI in 73-55 Loss to #7 Maryland
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Shooting Woes Cost URI in 73-55 Loss to #7 Maryland
The Rams were hurt by their offense, as they shot just 29% from the field and had just 11 assists.
URI drops to 1-1 on the season, while Maryland improves to 2-0.
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Trailing by three at the half, the Rams tied the game at 35 on a three-pointer from Tyrese Martin.
However, from there it was all Maryland.
The Terms went on a 27-7 run to take a 15 point lead, 57-42, on a layup by Anthony Cowan.
Rhode Island would get back within 12, 60-48, following another three by Martin with 6:27 to play, but would not get any closer.
Rhode Island shot 7-of-34 from the floor and 5-of-12 at the line in the second half.
Jeff Dowtin led URI with 14 points in the game, but it came on 5 of 17 shooting from the field.
Jermaine Harris was the only other Ram to reach double figures, he poured in ten points.
Rams Ideal Start
Looking to pull off a huge upset, URI got off to a fast start, jumping out to a 24-12 lead on a layup and-1 by Cyril Langevine with 8:18 left in the first half.
A key to URI’s success was the defense, as Rhode Island forced Maryland into 14 first-half turnovers.
However, Maryland would regroup.
The Terps rallied to close the half with 23 points over the final eight minutes to take a 30-28 lead on a three from Donta Scott with 1:22 to play in the half.
Maryland would take a 35-32 lead into the break.
Next Up
The Rams return to action Friday, November 15 when they host Alabama at the Ryan Center.
Game time is set for 7 p.m. and can be seen on NBCSN.