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Dayton Downs Rhode Island 63-57 - Match Report
Toumani Camara scored 17 points leading Dayton to a 63-57 victory over Rhode Island at Thomas M. Ryan Center on Monday.
Bettors who backed Dayton were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -2.0 at sportsbooks.
Dayton got 12 points from Koby Brea and another 11 points from Mustapha Amzil. Malachi Smith contributed 6 assists, while R.J. Blakney cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Rhode Island got a 9-point performance from Jeremy Sheppard, who was supported by 9 points from Antwan Walker. Jeremy Sheppard had 4 assists in a losing cause for Rhode Island, while Makhi Mitchell grabbed 11 rebounds.
Dayton was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Rhode Island had a 38-36 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Dayton heads into a battle against Saint Joseph's. Rhode Island, meanwhile, will have their next action against George Washington.