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Dayton Downs Rhode Island 85-77 - Match Report
Dayton grabbed a 85-77 win over Rhode Island on Wednesday, behind a 17-point effort from Nate Santos at Thomas M. Ryan Center.
Dayton won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -4.5-point spread as favorites.
Dayton got 15 points from Enoch Cheeks and another 15 points from Malachi Smith. Malachi Smith contributed 6 assists, while Enoch Cheeks cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Rhode Island got 16 points from Jaden House in a losing cause and another 14 points from David Fuchs. Jamarques Lawrence contributed 3 assists for them, while David Fuchs had 11 rebounds.
Dayton was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Rhode Island had a 34-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Dayton takes its act home to face Richmond looking for another win. For Rhode Island, they head on the road to face UMass.