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University of Rhode Island

deniusas
Emma Roberts
61
Southern N.H. SNHU 0-0,0-0 NE10
101
Winner Rhode Island URI 0-0,0-0 Atlantic 10
Southern N.H. SNHU
0-0,0-0 NE10
61
Final
101
Rhode Island URI
0-0,0-0 Atlantic 10
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Southern N.H. SNHU 29 32 61
Rhode Island URI 54 47 101

Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

Rams Rout Southern New Hampshire in Exhibition, 101-61

Rhode Island Starters
Deniusas, Fontenet II, Hinton, Tripp, Williamson

Southern New Hampshire Starters
Davidson, Hall, Joseph, Melson, Rose

How it Happened
Rhode Island led by as many as 46 points and never trailed in the game leading to a 101-61 exhibition win over Southern New Hampshire on Tuesday night at the Ryan Center. 

The Rams defense and paint presence overwhelmed the Penmen. Rhode Island scored 21 points off of 13 Southern New Hampshire turnovers and scored 60 points in the paint. Matas Deniusas led the Rams with 20 points and 16 rebounds. Deniusas was one of four Rams in double figures. 

Midway through each half, Rhode Island found continuity on defense leading to the lopsided win. In the opening frame, Rhode Island held the Penmen to just two made field goals over the final 11 minutes, leading to a 54-29 lead at the break.

Coming out of the half, Rhode Island broke open a 16-2 run capped off by a Dylan Williamson layup that pushed Rhode Island ahead 70-32. In was all Rhode Island the rest of the way with the Rams holding the Penmen to 2-of-10 in the games final six minutes, securing the exhibition victory. 

Inside the Box Score
  • Rhode Island held Southern New Hampshire to 27 percent (19-of-70) from the field and 23 percent (11-of-48) from three.
  • The Rhode Island offense shot 54 percent (38-of-70) from the field.
  • The Rams out rebounded the Penmen 63-29.
  • Of Rhode Island 101 points, 60 points were scored in the paint. The Penmen had 16 paint points.
  • Rhode Island scored 23 second-chance points on 20 offensive rebounds.
  • Matas Deniusas led the Rams in scoring with game highs in points (20) and rebounds (16).
  • Deniusas had a first half double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds before halftime. He added three assists, three steals, and one block.
  • Jonah Hinton finished with 18 points, three rebounds, two assists, and one steal. 
  • Dylan Williamson scored 15 points with six rebounds and two assists.
  • Jahmere Tripp contributed 13 points, four assists, four rebounds, and three steals.
  • Jalen Harper tallied nine points on 3-of-6 shooting in 22 minutes.
  • Nedas Raupelis scored seven points and had six rebounds with two blocks.
Up Next
Rhode Island hosts Holy Cross in its season opener on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at the Ryan Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.

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