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Rhode Island Falls 84-80 Against Brown - Game Recap
Kino Lilly Jr. scored 23 points and chipped in with 10 assists for Brown on Tuesday, leading them to a 84-80 victory over Rhode Island at Paul Bailey Pizzitola Sports Center.
Bettors who backed Brown were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +4.0 at sportsbooks.
Aaron Cooley had 19 points for Brown and Landon Lewis chipped in with 15 points. Kino Lilly Jr. had 10 assists for them, while Lyndel Erold was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Rhode Island got a 22-point performance from Sebastian Thomas, who was supported by 17 points from Jamarques Lawrence. Jamarques Lawrence had 3 assists in a losing cause for Rhode Island, while David Green grabbed 11 rebounds.
Brown 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 49-34.
Brown heads into a battle against Kansas. Rhode Island, meanwhile, will have their next action against Central Connecticut State.