Men’s Basketball:
FINAL (11/26): URI 76 – 72 Yale
The Rams defeated Ivy League foe Yale University at the Ryan Center on Sunday. URI trailed by as much as 18 points before sparking a second half comeback to secure the win. The Rams leave the week with a 5-2 record before the battle for the Ocean State against Providence College on Saturday. For more on the matchup, visit Nathan Robillard’s recap (page 8, rhodycigar.com).
Women’s Basketball:
FINAL (11/24): URI 63 – 50 Youngstown State
FINAL (11/25): URI 64 – 58 Portland
The Rams won both of their matchups during the Las Vegas Holiday Classic to improve their record to 5-2. Rhody staged a comeback in the fourth quarter against Portland in the second matchup to sweep their games. For more on the matchups, visit Aidan Garvey’s recap (page 8, rhodycigar.com).