Courtesy of FGCUAthletics.com KINGSTON, R.I. - The FGCU men's basketball team (7-8) held a four-point advantage late in the 1st half on Wednesday night at a Rhode Island team (8-3) receiving votes in the national polls, but a turnover-plagued stretch by the Eagles bridging both halves allowed the Rams to go on a run and ultimately produce an 80-60 victory at the Ryan … [Read more...] about FGCU falls short at Rhode Island
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Rhody finds stride at right time
By PAUL GOTHAM PITTSBURGH, PA -- This is how it was supposed to be. E.C. Matthews demanding an opposing defense's attention, and Hassan Martin capitalizing on one-to-one coverage in the paint. Jared Terrell picking his spots, and Kuran Iverson using freakish athletic abilities to put his imprint on Sunday's Atlantic 10 Championship. Tournament MVP Matthews netted 19. … [Read more...] about Rhody finds stride at right time
Rhody’s ball control led to A-10 championship
By PAUL GOTHAM PITTSBURGH, PA -- Rhode Island won their only regular season meeting with Virginia Commonwealth University. That didn't mean there wasn't room for improvement, and when it came to preparing for a rematch in Sunday's Atlantic 10 Championship game, head coach Dan Hurley wanted to take away VCU's strength. A URI adjustment limited turnovers and kept VCU from … [Read more...] about Rhody’s ball control led to A-10 championship
Rhode Island races to double-digit advantage at halftime of A-10 championship
By PAUL GOTHAM PITTSBURGH, PA -- E.C. Matthews and Jared Terrell paced an early run, and the Rhode Island Rams took a 40-27 halftime lead over the VCU Rams in the finals of the Atlantic 10 championship Sunday at PPG Paints Arena. Matthews, who connected on all four of his three-point attempts in the semi-finals, hit his first of three triples to get Rhode Island on the … [Read more...] about Rhode Island races to double-digit advantage at halftime of A-10 championship
Rhode Island suffocates Davidson; advances to A-10 final
By PAUL GOTHAM PITTSBURGH, PA -- E.C. Matthews led three in double figures, and the Rhode Island Rams advanced to the Atlantic 10 championship game with an 84-60 victory over the Davidson Wildcats at PPG Paints Arena, Saturday. Matthews connected on all four of his three-point attempts in the first half and paced a Rhode Island long-range attack which hit 12 of 19 from … [Read more...] about Rhode Island suffocates Davidson; advances to A-10 final