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Tulsa vs Rhode Island Final: 77-71 - Recap
Tulsa earned a 77-71 victory over Rhode Island on Saturday, getting 21 points from Sam Griffin at Ocean Center.
Bettors who backed Tulsa were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +3.5 at sportsbooks.
Jeriah Horne had 17 points for Tulsa and Tim Dalger chipped in with 12 points. Sam Griffin had 3 assists for them, while Tim Dalger was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Rhode Island got a 20-point performance from Makhel Mitchell, who was supported by 18 points from Jeremy Sheppard. Malik Martin had 3 assists in a losing cause for Rhode Island, while Malik Martin grabbed 6 rebounds.
Tulsa won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 26-23.
Tulsa looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Arkansas-Little Rock. Rhode Island will aim to get back on the winning track at Florida Gulf Coast.