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VCU Falls 65-56 to Rhode Island - Recap
Rhode Island got 21 points from Jeff Dowtin en route to a 65-56 victory over VCU on Saturday at Stuart Siegel Center.
Rhode Island won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +8.5-point spread as underdogs.
Fatts Russell had 16 points for Rhode Island and Tyrese Martin chipped in with 13 points. Tyrese Martin had 4 assists for them, while Cyril Langevine was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
VCU got a 14-point performance from De'Riante Jenkins, who was supported by 11 points from Marcus Evans. Marcus Evans had 4 assists in a losing cause for VCU, while Marcus Santos-Silva grabbed 14 rebounds.
Rhode Island was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Rhode Island won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 39-36.
Rhode Island heads into a battle against Saint Joseph's. VCU, meanwhile, will have their next action against Dayton.