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Recap - Rhode Island Defeats La Salle 86-71

Jaden House scored 16 points leading Rhode Island to a 86-71 victory over La Salle at Thomas M. Ryan Center on Saturday.

Rhode Island was the ATS victor, as they covered the -6.5-point spread as a favorite.

Javonte Brown had 13 points for Rhode Island and Sebastian Thomas chipped in with 11 points. Sebastian Thomas had 11 assists for them, while Javonte Brown was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.

La Salle got 20 points from Deuce Jones in a losing cause and another 13 points from Jahlil White. Corey McKeithan contributed 5 assists for them, while Deuce Jones had 11 rebounds.

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

The rebound battle favored Rhode Island as they grabbed 31 boards, while La Salle only had 29

Rhode Island heads into a battle against Saint Louis. La Salle, meanwhile, will have their next action against Richmond.