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Sacred Heart Pioneers vs Rhode Island Rams Recap - Rhode Island Wins 72-62
Rhode Island got 14 points from Makhel Mitchell en route to a 72-62 victory over Sacred Heart on Tuesday at Thomas M. Ryan Center.
Ishmael Leggett had 12 points for Rhode Island and Makhi Mitchell chipped in with 11 points. Sebastian Thomas had 5 assists for them, while Antwan Walker was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Sacred Heart got a 30-point performance from Tyler Thomas, who was supported by 14 points from Alex Watson. Joey Reilly had 7 assists in a losing cause for Sacred Heart, while Nico Galette grabbed 8 rebounds.
Rhode Island was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Rhode Island won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-21.
Rhode Island looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Sacred Heart will aim to get back on the winning track at Columbia.