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
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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
Runnin’ Rams drop 83-63 decision at Nebraska
Leaders: Points: Orion Outerbridge (URI), 24 points; Bo Spencer (NEB), 23 points Rebounds: Orion Outerbridge (URI), 10 rebounds; Three players (NEB), 5 rebounds Assists: Three players (URI), 3 assists; Brandon Richardson (NEB), 8 assists Blocked Shots: Orion Outerbridge (URI), 2 blocks; Dylan Talley (NEB), 1 block Steals: Jamal Wilson (URI), 2 steals; Brandon Richardson … [Read more...] about Runnin’ Rams drop 83-63 decision at Nebraska
Signed, sealed, delivered: Rhode Island Rams 2011-12
It's November. Almost time to tip off, and the Pickin' Splinters series featuring the incoming classes of the A-10 will get you ready. We move on to Rhode Island. The Rams 2010-11 campaign ended with a 66-54 loss to UCF in the CBI. Marquis Jones, Delroy James and Will Martell along with Ben Eaves graduated. Jim Baron and his staff have six freshmen that are Signed, sealed … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Rhode Island Rams 2011-12