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Diamond Head Classic - Rhode Island Rams vs Bucknell Bison Wrap - Bucknell Wins 84-82

Bruce Moore scored 18 points leading Bucknell to a 84-82 victory over Rhode Island at Stan Sheriff Center on Saturday.

Bucknell was an underdog by +5.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.

Bucknell got 16 points from Jimmy Sotos and another 16 points from Nate Sestina. Jimmy Sotos contributed 6 assists, while Nate Sestina cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.

Rhode Island got 26 points from Daron Russell in a losing cause and another 20 points from Cyril Langevine. Daron Russell contributed 4 assists for them, while Jeff Dowtin had 8 rebounds.

Bucknell trailed at halftime, 42-36.

The rebound battle favored Bucknell as they grabbed 33 boards, while Rhode Island only had 31

Bucknell heads into a battle against Army. Rhode Island, meanwhile, will have their next action against Middle Tennessee.