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Providence Friars vs Rhode Island Rams Recap - Rhode Island Wins 69-63
Rhode Island got 19 points from Sebastian Thomas as they ran past Providence 69-63 on Saturday at Thomas M. Ryan Center.
Bettors who backed Rhode Island were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +2.5 at sportsbooks.
Rhode Island got 18 points from Jaden House and another 12 points from David Green. Sebastian Thomas contributed 4 assists, while David Green cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Providence got a 16-point performance from Bensley Joseph, who was supported by 16 points from Bryce Hopkins. Bensley Joseph had 3 assists in a losing cause for Providence, while Bryce Hopkins grabbed 8 rebounds.
Rhode Island was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Rhode Island won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-34.
Rhode Island heads into a battle against Brown. Providence, meanwhile, will have their next action against DePaul.