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Rhode Island Defeats La Salle 56-54 - Recap
Rhode Island grabbed a 56-54 win over La Salle on Wednesday, behind a 10-point effort from Makhel Mitchell at Thomas M. Ryan Center.
Rhode Island did not, however, defeat La Salle against the spread, which closed at -12.5 at most sportsbooks.
Rhode Island got 10 points from Makhi Mitchell and another 7 points from Ishmael Leggett. Jeremy Sheppard contributed 3 assists, while Antwan Walker cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
La Salle got a 10-point performance from Clifton Moore, who was supported by 9 points from Jack Clark. Jack Clark had 2 assists in a losing cause for La Salle, while Jack Clark grabbed 9 rebounds.
Rhode Island was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored La Salle as they grabbed 35 boards, while Rhode Island only had 26
Next game, Rhode Island takes its act home to face George Washington looking for another win. For La Salle, they head home to face Richmond.