5 Takeaways From URI’s 85-57 Win Over Saint Louis
Sunday, January 03, 2016
The URI Rams men's basketball team ( 9-5, 1-0 A10) defeated (5-8, 0-1) Saint Louis 85-57 on Saturday evening at the Ryan Center. URI has now won 2 straight games and three of their last four.
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URI opened up the game by taking an 18-3 lead in the first six minutes of action helped by Nicola Akele's two three-pointers.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTSaint Louis cut their deficit to eight, 28-20, with 6:26 to play in the half but URI would close the half on a 14-4 run, topped off by a Jared Terrell jumper to take a 42-24 lead at the half.
In the second half of action, URI shot 51% from the field cruised to a conference opening win.
The Leaders
URI was led by Four McGlynn for the second straight game. McGlynn netted 16 points on 4 of 14 shooting from the field, including 4 of 12 from beyond the arc.
Earl Watson followed up with 14 points on 6 of 6 shooting from the field.
Next Up
URI returns to action on Tuesday, January 5 when they host Richmond. The game will be broadcast on ESPNU.
Tip off is set for 7 p.m.
See the Five Takeaways Slideshow Below.
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