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UMass Minutemen vs Rhode Island Rams Recap - UMass Wins 75-63
UMass got 19 points from Carl Pierre as they ran past Rhode Island 75-63 on Saturday at Thomas M. Ryan Center.
UMass won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +10.5-point spread as underdogs.
Mark Gasperini had 11 points for UMass and Ronnie DeGray III chipped in with 11 points. Carl Pierre had 5 assists for them, while Cairo McCrory was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Rhode Island got a 26-point performance from Antwan Walker, who was supported by 13 points from Makhel Mitchell. Jeremy Sheppard had 6 assists in a losing cause for Rhode Island, while Antwan Walker grabbed 14 rebounds.
UMass led at halftime, 37-33.
The rebound battle favored Rhode Island as they grabbed 39 boards, while UMass only had 34
UMass looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Dayton. Rhode Island will aim to get back on the winning track at Saint Louis.