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Russell leads Rhode Island over North Texas 60-47

Nov. 22, 2019 08:32 PM EST
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica (AP) — Fatts Russell scored 22 points — 17 in the second half — and Rhode Island beat North Texas 60-47 on Friday at the Jamaica Classic. ...

Russell, Langevine lead Rhode Island past Nicholls St. 70-65

Nov. 19, 2019 09:30 PM EST
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Fatts Russell had 22 points, six assists and five steals, Cyril Langevine had a double-double, and Rhode Island beat Nicholls State 70-65...

Russell, Dowtin lead Rhode Island past Alabama 93-79

Nov. 15, 2019 09:58 PM EST
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Fats Russell scored 22 points, Jeff Dowtin added 21 and Rhode Island turned a hot first half into a 93-79 win over Alabama on Friday...

Rhode Island guard Tyrese Martin, second from right, reacts with teammates on the bench during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Smith, Cowan spark No. 7 Maryland's rally past Rhode Island

Nov. 09, 2019 11:25 PM EST

Maryland guard Eric Ayala looks to shoot against Rhode Island during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Rhode Island Rams at Maryland Terrapins 11/9/2019

Nov. 09, 2019 10:07 PM EST

Russell carries Rhode Island over LIU 76-65

Nov. 05, 2019 10:11 PM EST
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Fatts Russell had 18 points to lead five Rhode Island players in double figures as the Rams topped Long Island University 76-65 on...

No. 25 VCU picked to win the Atlantic 10 championship

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 24, 2019 11:01 AM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — No. 25 VCU is favored to win the Atlantic 10 men's basketball championship for a second straight season. The Rams return...

FILE - In this March 10, 2018, file photo Saint Joseph's head coach Phil Martelli directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball semifinal game against Rhode Island in the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament in Washington. Saint Joseph's fired Martelli on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, after 24 seasons. The 64-year-old Martelli became head coach in 1995 after 10 years as an assistant. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Saint Joseph's (PA) Hawks at Rhode Island Rams 3/10/2018

Mar. 19, 2019 12:26 PM EDT

St. Bonaventure's Kyle Lofton (0) protects the ball from Rhode Island's Fatts Russell (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Atlantic 10 men's tournament Saturday, March 16, 2019, in New York. St. Bonaventure won 68-51. (AP Photo)
ACC - Semifinal 2 (win) at ACC - Semifinal 1 (win) 3/16/2019

Mar. 16, 2019 04:03 PM EDT

Rhode Island's Dana Tate, center, reacts with teammates on the bench during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against St. Bonaventure in the semifinal round of the Atlantic 10 men's tournament Saturday, March 16, 2019, in New York. St. Bonaventure won 68-51. (AP Photo)
Eastern Washington Eagles at Montana Grizzlies 3/16/2019

Mar. 16, 2019 04:03 PM EDT

St. Bonaventure's Kyle Lofton (0) protects the ball from Rhode Island's Fatts Russell (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Atlantic 10 men's tournament Saturday, March 16, 2019, in New York. St. Bonaventure won 68-51. (AP Photo)
Bonnies rout Rhode Island to reach A-10 championship game

By Denis P. Gorman Mar. 16, 2019 03:40 PM EDT

Colorado's Shane Gatling celebrates after a play against Washington during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Pac-12 men's tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Big 12 - Semifinal 2 (win) at Big 12 - Semifinal 1 (win) 3/16/2019

Mar. 16, 2019 12:29 AM EDT

St. Bonaventure's Courtney Stockard (11) drives past George Mason's Otis Livingston II (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic 10 men's tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Bonnies top George Mason behind Welch's career high 20

By Denis P. Gorman Mar. 15, 2019 05:03 PM EDT

Rhode Island's Fatts Russell, center, drives against VCU's Vince Williams, right, and Marcus Santos-Silva, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic 10 men's tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in New York. Rhode Island won 75-70. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Rhode Island upsets VCU 75-70 in A-10 quarterfinals

By Denis P. Gorman Mar. 15, 2019 03:20 PM EDT

Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson (34) and Keyshawn Woods (32) react during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Friday, March 15, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
BUBBLE WATCH: Florida makes statement in huge win over LSU

By Luke Meredith Mar. 15, 2019 04:04 AM EDT

Virginia Tech's Nickeil Alexander-Walker reacts after missing a last-second basket in overtime of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida State in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, March 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Rhode Island Rams at Virginia Commonwealth Rams 3/15/2019

Mar. 14, 2019 05:58 PM EDT

Rhode Island romps past LaSalle 76-57 behind Langevine

By Denis P. Gorman Mar. 14, 2019 02:29 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Cyril Langevine scored 17 of his game-high 25 points in the first half to lead eighth-seeded Rhode Island to a 76-57 win over ninth-seeded LaSalle in...

FILE - In this Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, file photo, Virginia Commonwealth forward Sean Mobley (5) and guard Mike'L Simms (1) throw the "Hook 'Em Horns" sign down after defeating Texas 54-53 in an NCAA college basketball game in Austin, Texas. The Rams have 25 wins and are the top seed in the Atlantic 10 men’s basketball tournament. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP, File)
Top-seeded VCU seeking respect in A-10 Tournament

By Hank Kurz Jr. Mar. 12, 2019 06:10 PM EDT

Russell lifts Rhode Island over UMass 94-75

Mar. 09, 2019 07:10 PM EST
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Fatts Russell scored 27 points as Rhode Island topped UMass 94-75 on Saturday. Cyril Langevine added 21 points for the Rams. Langevine also had...

Russell leads Rhode Island past Saint Joseph's 86-85 in OT

Mar. 05, 2019 11:04 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Fatts Russell scored a career-high 41 points, including Rhode Island's final 19 points, and the Rams beat Saint Joseph's 86-85 in overtime on...