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UMass Downs Rhode Island 81-79 - Match Report
Rahsool Diggins scored 18 points leading UMass to a 81-79 victory over Rhode Island at Mullins Center on Sunday.
UMass did not, however, defeat Rhode Island against the spread, which closed at -11.5 at most sportsbooks.
UMass got 16 points from Keon Thompson and another 13 points from Josh Cohen. Matt Cross contributed 6 assists, while Matt Cross cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Rhode Island got 22 points from Jaden House in a losing cause and another 15 points from Luis Kortright. Brandon Weston contributed 5 assists for them, while Luis Kortright had 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Rhode Island were victorious, as the score was 35-33 at the break.
UMass had a 31-24 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
UMass heads into a battle against Richmond. Rhode Island, meanwhile, will have their next action against Loyola-Chicago.