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Recap - Rhode Island Defeats Central Connecticut State 77-69

Rhode Island got 16 points from Jamarques Lawrence en route to a 77-69 victory over Central Connecticut State on Sunday at Thomas M. Ryan Center.

David Green had 14 points for Rhode Island and Tyonne Farrell chipped in with 13 points. Jamarques Lawrence had 6 assists for them, while David Fuchs was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.

Central Connecticut State got 24 points from Devin Haid in a losing cause and another 11 points from Joe Ostrowsky. Joe Ostrowsky contributed 5 assists for them, while Devin Haid had 12 rebounds.

Rhode Island was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Rhode Island had a 37-35 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Rhode Island takes its act on the road to face Temple looking for another win. For Central Connecticut State, they head on the road to face Fairfield.