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South Florida Falls 84-68 to Rhode Island - Recap
Rhode Island earned a 84-68 victory over South Florida on Saturday, getting 15 points from Fatts Russell at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Rhode Island was a -1.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Rhode Island got 12 points from Jalen Carey and another 11 points from Makhel Mitchell. Jeremy Sheppard contributed 5 assists, while Jalen Carey cleaned the glass with 5 rebounds.
South Florida got a 16-point performance from David Collins, who was supported by 15 points from Caleb Murphy. David Collins had 4 assists in a losing cause for South Florida, while Michael Durr grabbed 7 rebounds.
Rhode Island led at halftime, 36-21.
South Florida won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 34-27.
Rhode Island looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the San Francisco. South Florida will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Virginia Tech.