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UMass Defeats Rhode Island 78-67 - Recap
UMass got a 30-point performance from T.J. Weeks Jr. as UMass handed Rhode Island a 78-67 defeat on Saturday at Thomas M. Ryan Center.
UMass won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +6.5-point spread as underdogs.
Rich Kelly had 14 points for UMass and C.J. Kelly chipped in with 12 points. C.J. Kelly had 7 assists for them, while C.J. Kelly was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Rhode Island got a 21-point performance from Ishmael Leggett, who was supported by 13 points from Makhi Mitchell. Makhi Mitchell had 6 assists in a losing cause for Rhode Island, while Makhi Mitchell grabbed 13 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed UMass were victorious, as the score was 32-27 at the break.
The rebound battle favored UMass as they grabbed 36 boards, while Rhode Island only had 35
UMass looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the George Washington. Rhode Island will aim to get back on the winning track at VCU.