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Saint Louis Defeats Rhode Island 80-74 - Recap
Saint Louis got a 21-point performance from Fred Thatch Jr., who added 1 assists as Saint Louis ran past Rhode Island 80-74 on Wednesday at Thomas M. Ryan Center.
Bettors who backed Saint Louis were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -2.0 at sportsbooks.
Saint Louis got 21 points from Fred Thatch Jr. and another 11 points from Jordan Nesbitt. Yuri Collins contributed 9 assists, while Fred Thatch Jr. cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
Rhode Island got 16 points from Jeremy Sheppard in a losing cause and another 13 points from Makhi Mitchell. Makhi Mitchell contributed 3 assists for them, while Makhi Mitchell had 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Saint Louis were victorious, as the score was 39-34 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Rhode Island as they grabbed 39 boards, while Saint Louis only had 38
Saint Louis looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the VCU. Rhode Island will aim to get back on the winning track at Saint Joseph's.