By Paul Gotham BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Nothing defines a struggle better than a team having to defeat a conference foe for the third time in one season. The Massachusetts Minutemen learned that first hand Thursday night. And their leader delivered right on time. Maxie Esho led three in double figures as the UMass Minutemen erased a double-digit deficit to defeat Rhode … [Read more...] about UMass outlasts Rhode Island
Rhode Island Rams
URI rallies for road win at St. Bonaventure
By Paul Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – Dan Hurley did better with game results than flight plans this weekend. Not sure what that means for his chances at the casino. E.C. Matthews and Xavier Munford combined for 56 points as the University of Rhode Island Rams erased a double-digit halftime deficit to defeat the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, 87-78 in Atlantic 10 Conference … [Read more...] about URI rallies for road win at St. Bonaventure
UD looking to win fourth straight
By Paul Gotham When Archie Miller’s Dayton Flyers take the floor next time, they will come face to face with some unpleasantness of their not-so-distant past. If their recent past is any indication, the Flyers should put some demons behind them. UD will take on the Rhode Island Rams Wednesday night. Eighteen days ago URI handed the Flyers their third straight setback … [Read more...] about UD looking to win fourth straight
Signed, sealed, delivered: Rhode Island Rams 2013-14
Counting down to tipoff and previewing the incoming freshmen of the Atlantic 10 with a look at the first-year players of the Rhode Island Rams 2013-14. Rhode Island finished 8-21 (three A-10 wins) in Coach Dan Hurley's first season at the helm. Hurley welcomes four freshmen to campus: Matthew Butler, Hassan Martin, E.C. Matthews and Ifeanyi Onyekaba. Gilvydas … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Rhode Island Rams 2013-14
Powell, Rhode Island roll past SMU, 72-50
Courtesy of GoRhody.com. Rhode Island (3-7) used its most efficient offensive performance of the season to win for the third time in five games, knocking off SMU (8-2) 72-50 Saturday afternoon. It was the largest margin of victory this year for the Rams. Four Rams scored in double figures, led by sophomore guard Mike Powell's 18 points. As a team, Rhody shot a … [Read more...] about Powell, Rhode Island roll past SMU, 72-50