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Rhode Island Downs Texas-Arlington 83-78 - Match Report

Sebastian Thomas scored 18 points leading Rhode Island to a 83-78 victory over Texas-Arlington at Florida State College Jacksonville South on Thursday.

Rhode Island won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -7.5-point spread.

Rhode Island got 18 points from Jamarques Lawrence and another 15 points from David Green. Jamarques Lawrence contributed 7 assists, while Drissa Traore cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.

Texas-Arlington got 18 points from Jaden Wells in a losing cause and another 13 points from Raysean Seamster. Darius Burford contributed 5 assists for them, while Jaden Wells had 9 rebounds.

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

Texas-Arlington had a 35-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Rhode Island looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Yale. Texas-Arlington will aim to get back on the winning track at Louisiana-Monroe.