No. 3 for good reason A capacity on hand in Kingston. A primetime game. A charged senior night for two pillars of the University of Rhode Island basketball, Jeff Dowtin and Cyril Langevine. Yet the Flyers remained unfazed in what was a business-like dismantling of the Rams, with a final score of 84-57. “Obviously a…
The Rhode Island Rams are an NCAA Tournament team, at least for now. While a Saturday overtime loss on the road against Davidson might have moved URI closer to the “bubble,” Rhody went to the wire Wednesday night in the Bronx, but ultimately were able to defeat the Fordham Rams, 76-75. Coming off a tough…
In what was a typical “get right game” following a loss at Dayton, Rhode Island basketball controlled Saint Joseph’s enroute to a 73-55 victory in a Saturday matinee. In front of a crowd made up of just under 6,700 URI faithful, the Rams strengthened their grip on earning a pivotal double-bye in the Atlantic 10…
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The Dayton Flyers are good. With all the momentum in the world in the form of a 10-game winning streak, Rhode Island Men’s Basketball’s Tuesday night match-up with the No. 6 ranked Flyers was a serious needle moving opportunity. Instead, the much heralded squad from Ohio led by All-American Obi Toppin very much showed their…
On Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs met head-to-head in Miami, Florida for Super Bowl LIV. Initial projections anticipated a close game, and after a tough battle on the field, the Chiefs trotted their way to their first Lombardi trophy in 50 years, putting up 31 points against San Francisco’s 20….
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Jermaine Harris attempts a hook shot. Photo by Autumn Walter. Maturity and progression can take many different forms. For some, it’s tying their shoes on their own for the very first time. For others, it’s learning how to ride a bike sans training wheels. For Rhode Island basketball, it is, simply put, taking care of…
For one Friday night, the biggest college basketball game in the country resided in Kingston. Stationed in the primetime slot on ESPN2, Rhode Island basketball showed their brand of basketball, using tough defense and maturity to take down Virginia Commonwealth on their home floor. “Great win. Great win tonight,” said Head Coach David Cox. “I’m…
Video courtesy of ESPN+ and Cox YurView. Rhode Island has excelled this season in the second year under Head Coach David Cox. Fatts Russell has blossomed into a star, Jeff Dowtin is solid as ever as a floor general, and Tyrese Martin has become a dependable wing scoring option along with crashing the glass with…