URI Moves to 6-0 Behind David Green’s 20 Points

URI Moves to 6-0 Behind David Green’s 20 Points

The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team defeated Detroit Mercy 81-75 Wednesday afternoon at the Jacksonville Classic.

The Rams are now 6-0 on the season.

Rhode Island made a season-high 13 3-pointers – including nine in the first half.

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URI forward David Green led the Rams with 20 points.

He and Jamarques Lawrence led the Rams early for a combined five 3-pointers and 19 points in the first half. Green was limited by three first-half fouls, but guard Cam Estevez picked up where Green left off. Estevez drilled all four of his 3-point attempts and scored 12 first-half points as he helped the Rams withstand the play of Detroit Mercy guard Orlando Lovejoy -- he scored 28 points.

 

Highlights:

Rhode Island finished the game 13-of-25 from the perimeter. The previous team high was 11 against Franklin Pierce.

Guard Cam Estevez finished with a season-high 15 points, all of which came from the arc.

Green finished with 20 points and eight rebounds. He had 11 in just eight minutes in the first half.

Guard Sebastian Thomas just missed his second straight double-double, as he had 11 points, nine assists and six rebounds.

Guard Jamarques Lawrence had 13 points, hitting 3-of-6 from long range.

Guard Jaden House had eight points, three assists and two rebounds. All of his points came in the second half.

Center Javonte Brown had nine points and six rebounds. He drew seven of the 22 fouls called on Detroit Mercy.

 

Next Up:

Rhode Island plays UT Arlington on Thursday. The game tips off at 2 p.m. to finish play at the Jacksonville Classic.