URI Moves to 3-0 in Atlantic-10 with Win Over UMass

URI Moves to 3-0 in Atlantic-10 with Win Over UMass

The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball won their third conference game of the season against no losses.

 

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Rhode Island made a season-high 14 3-point baskets and scored 21 points at the free throw line in defeating the University of Massachusetts 89-77 Saturday.

 

Jaden House and David Green combined for 53 points as they led the Rams (9-7, 3-0 Atlantic 10) to their fourth consecutive victory.

 

The run by the Rams seemed improbable after a five-game losing streak in December.

 

URI led UMass (11-5, 2-2 Atlantic 10) from start to finish. There were no ties or lead changes.

 

Highlights

- Rhode Island made a season-high 14 3-point field goals.
- House had a game-high 29 points on 7-of-11 shooting, including 5-of-7 from the arc.
- House also had six rebounds and three assists.
- Forward Green scored a career-high 24 points to go with five rebounds and one assist.
- Guard Cam Estevez sunk 4-of-5 3-point attempts while scoring 16 points. He also provided four rebounds and an assist.
- Forward Tyson Brown tallied six rebounds as well as an assist.
- Despite UMass having an 18-9 edge in offensive rebounds, Rhode Island had a 12-11 advantage in second-chance points.
- The Rams had 14 assists and just ten turnovers.

 

Next

The Rams will travel to St. Bonaventure on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 7 p.m.