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
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Dan Hurley named Rhode Island Coach
Courtesy of GoRhody.com. KINGSTON, R.I. -- Dan Hurley has accepted the position of head men's basketball coach at the University of Rhode Island, it was announced today by Director of Athletics Thorr Bjorn. Hurley, who spent the last two seasons as head coach at Wagner College in Staten Island, N.Y., becomes the 19th head coach in URI history. "We are thrilled to name … [Read more...] about Dan Hurley named Rhode Island Coach
Morgan’s hot shooting powers UMass past Rhode Island, 89-83
Courtesy of UMassathletics.com. AMHERST, Mass. -- Sophomore Jesse Morgan was perfect from the floor and connected on all six 3-pointers for a career-high 25 points to lead Massachusetts to a 89-83 win over Rhode Island at the Mullins Center on Saturday. UMass (20-10, 9-7 Atlantic 10) closed out the regular-season tied for fifth and will enter next week's Atlantic 10 … [Read more...] about Morgan’s hot shooting powers UMass past Rhode Island, 89-83
Nicholson leads as Bona downs URI, 81-61
By Paul Casey Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, NY -- A variety of descriptions come to mind regarding St. Bonaventure's performance Saturday afternoon: efficient offense, getting the most from its top player and disciplined defense. Add catching their stride at the right time to that list. Andrew Nicholson put an exclamation point on senior day festivities with … [Read more...] about Nicholson leads as Bona downs URI, 81-61
Minutewomen Lock Down Rams, Win 46-39
KINGSTON, R.I. - Behind a season-high 20 points from senior Megan Zullo (Greenville, N.C./Farmville/N.C. State), the UMass women's basketball team used a gritty defensive effort in a come-from-behind win over Rhode Island, 46-39, at the Ryan Center on Wednesday evening. With the victory, which marked the first time the Minutewomen held an opponent under 40 since Feb. 11, 2005 … [Read more...] about Minutewomen Lock Down Rams, Win 46-39