URI (17-10, 6-9 Atlantic 10) set a blistering pace off the opening tip. Sebastian Thomas acrobatically scooped one home down the left and converted a steal into a three-point play with 11:21 left in the first half. That gave the Rams a 25-15 cushion, and all of their 10-for-12 shooting from 2-point range came in the paint.

Amherst, Massachusetts; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Minutemen -1.5; over/under is 155.5 BOTTOM LINE: UMass is looking to end its three-game home skid with a win over Rhode Island. The Minutemen are 7-7 on their home court.

Archie Miller has something at Rhode Island he never had in six seasons as head coach of the Dayton Flyers — his face on the side of the arena.

David Fuchs added 14 points and 11 rebounds for Rhode Island. David Green finished with 12 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by ...

Amherst, Massachusetts; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UMass takes on Rhode Island looking to end its three-game home skid. The Minutemen have gone 7-7 at home. UMass has a 1-1 record in one-possession games.