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Recap - Rhode Island Defeats Temple 85-79

Javonte Brown scored 21 points and chipped in with 10 rebounds for Rhode Island on Saturday, leading them to a 85-79 victory over Temple at MassMutual Center.

Bettors who backed Rhode Island were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -2.5 at sportsbooks.

Sebastian Thomas had 20 points for Rhode Island and David Green chipped in with 17 points. Sebastian Thomas had 10 assists for them, while Javonte Brown was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.

Temple got a 18-point performance from Steve Settle III, who was supported by 17 points from Shane Dezonie. Quante Berry had 4 assists in a losing cause for Temple, while Steve Settle III grabbed 8 rebounds.

Rhode Island trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.

Rhode Island had a 32-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Rhode Island heads into a battle against Duquesne. Temple, meanwhile, will have their next action against Buffalo.