ncaab Game Recap
Recap - George Washington Defeats Rhode Island 78-70
James Bishop went off for 28 points and added 2 rebounds leading George Washington over Rhode Island, 78-70, on Sunday at Charles E. Smith Center.
George Washington won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +9.0-point spread as underdogs.
Jamison Battle had 26 points for George Washington and Ricky Lindo Jr. chipped in with 11 points. Ricky Lindo Jr. had 4 assists for them, while Ricky Lindo Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Rhode Island got 16 points from Ishmael Leggett in a losing cause and another 14 points from Fatts Russell. Fatts Russell contributed 10 assists for them, while Fatts Russell had 9 rebounds.
George Washington was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Next game, George Washington takes its act on the road to face George Mason looking for another win. For Rhode Island, they head on the road to face Duquesne.