11/12 | Texas State | 4:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)

[spookydog]

University of Rhode Island vs Texas State University
Ryan Center, Kingston, RI
Saturday, November 12, 2022
4:00PM

Media
TV: YurView/ESPN+
Online: ESPN+
Radio: Tune In Radio
App: Varsity Network

Previews:
Texas State Fan Forum

The Rhody Rams look to rebound after a disappointing showing opening night when they lost at home to Quinnipiac. Things don’t get too much easier as they take on a tough Texas State team. The Bobcats were regular season champs of the Sun Belt last season. Post season play didn’t fair well for them as they suffered a loss in the conference tournament quarterfinals which relegated them to the NIT & then lost in the first round of the NIT to North Texas. Texas State is once again predicted to finish towards the top of the Sun Belt & they are led by Preseason First Team Sun Belt player Mason Harrell. This 5th year senior is a very good shooter, 46/40/82 from the field. Much like URI, Texas State had a lot of roster turnover. They lost 4 of their 5 leading scorers which includes their leading scorer from last season, Caleb Asberry, who transferred to Oklahoma State. Even with the high roster turnover, you can expect a slow-paced but efficient offense and tough defense. The Bobcats are hoping Freshman Davion Sykes can fill in the gaps for all the scoring they lost from last season.

Going into this season Rhody fans knew there would be some growing pains, but man that last game was a pain. The Rams had a difficult getting things going offensively, had way too many turnover & gave some inopportune offensive rebounds (but then again is there such a thing as giving up opportune offensive rebounds?). Hopefully Texas State’s defense struggles like it did opening night against Washington State, where the Cougars shot over 50% from the field. Obviously, this goes without saying, but they are going to need Brayon Freeman to play better & stay out of foul trouble. His opening game in a Rhody uniform was less than ideal. Jalen Carey looked like the 2020 version opposed to the one from last season. Clearly the first few games is about finding themselves & that will come as they play together more, its just the sloppiness with the ball & the missed FTs that are tough to take now.

Texas State is playing an exhibition game against an NAIA team in Mid-America Christian Thursday night prior to the match-up Saturday afternoon against Rhody. There could be a little fatigue in the Bobcats after this game. I am guessing URI will be favored by about 4.5. My prediction URI 64 – Texas State 59. Go Rhody!!

Opponent
Record:
0-1, 0-0 in the Sun Belt
21-7, 12-3 in the Sun Belt (Last Season)

Rankings (URI):
NCAA NET: 127 (142)*
RPI: 113 (181)*
KenPom: 188 (154)
BPI: 202 (216)
Sagarin: 162 (132)
Barttovik: 143 (142)
* Denotes last season

Leaders:
Points – Mason Harrell 17.0 (Sr., G)
Rebounds – Nate Martin 5.0 (Jr., F) & Brandon Davis 5.0 (Jr., F)
Assists – Dylan Dawson 4.0 (Jr., G) (1.0 TO per game)

Historical
Series: 0-0
H: 0-0, A: 0-0, N: 0-0
Most Recent Matchup: N/A
Most Recent Win Streak: N/A
Match-up Predictor: 67.4% Chance of URI Winning

[SGreenwell]

Whew, I'm just glad we get to play more than one game this season...!

Playing Washington State, then an NAIA game Thursday, and then URI on Saturday certainly is odd scheduling on their part.

[RI_Bred]

Thanks for the write up!

[Jersey77]

Texas State's 2nd most impactful returning player and their best big (F) Nighael Ceasar (6'8"/225), missed the Washington State game. He is currently out with a cast on his hand.
Not sure if he will be available for our game on Saturday.

[steveystuds06]

I just finished watching the Washington St Texas St replay. Texas St got absolutely stomped.... We better beat this team

[KeaneyBluBallz]

unless we've had an unreal week of practice, I expect more growing pains for this one.

the collective bobcats will be 2-0 on the rams this season.

TSU 59, Rams 57

[spookydog]

In case anyone cares, Texas St won by 18 in their exhibition game. They were outscored by 4 in the second half.

[ElmCityRhody]

unless we've had an unreal week of practice, I expect more growing pains for this one.

the collective bobcats will be 2-0 on the rams this season.

TSU 59, Rams 57

come on

2 point game and you gotta give me agita on a Friday Night

[KeaneyBluBallz]

unless we've had an unreal week of practice, I expect more growing pains for this one.

the collective bobcats will be 2-0 on the rams this season.

TSU 59, Rams 57

come on

2 point game and you gotta give me agita on a Friday Night

Bobcats have sharp claws

[ElmCityRhody]

I’ll take the Rams… unless you are a chicken shit

[reef]

I think URI wins 65-60

[section(105)]

I am just looking for Freeman to look better, play within himself and the system, and for Weston to look interested in the game, he appeared detached from the game situation, maybe the injury and getting on the floor for live D1 action were the reasons for game 1 play……..also how the minutes and rotations shape up.

[Dino611]

If there best big guy is out still I think we win, watching their two previous games they are very small, one of our bigs should have a good game for us to win (Tchikou I’m looking at you), hope Bray and Weston get back on track to their normal selves

[PeterRamTime]

Rhody by 90

[Obadiah]

To win this game we need better performance from Leggett and Thomas versus what we got in the Quinnipiac game; a combined 0-6 on treys and 8-23 on FG's. I have my doubts about these guys as A-10 level players, but I hope I am wrong.

[reef]

To win this game we need better performance from Leggett and Thomas versus what we got in the Quinnipiac game; a combined 0-6 on treys and 8-23 on FG's. I have my doubts about these guys as A-10 level players, but I hope I am wrong.

Let’s try to avoid 2-17 from 3 and 16-29 line too

[bigappleram]

When is the last time there was a meaningful Rhody football game leading right into a hoops game. It’s a good day to be a Ram! Let’s go Rhody.

[Rhody15]

When is the last time there was a meaningful Rhody football game leading right into a hoops game. It’s a good day to be a Ram! Let’s go Rhody.

I believe football played Towson and basketball played Nebraska both at home a few years back.

[Jersey77]

We are going to win because I drove up for this game and staying for Stony Brook.

I think TS is still without their top big and 2nd best returning player Nighael Ceaser.

[Jdrums#3]

It would be great to grab a win today. Gain some confidence to carry into the next game.

Would like to see us clean up some things too like, foul shooting, defensive boards, 3 pt shooting - pretty much everything you all listed already.

[reef]

Anyone got it on espn plus yet ?? Keep showing ads

[STC]

JFC technical difficulties on ESPN+. The stream was horrendous for the Quinnipiac game. So frustrating.

[Running Ram]

yeah wtf espn?

[reef]

Technical difficulties ugh

[KevanBoyles]

ESPN having technical difficulties.

[reef]

So pathetic we pay monthly for this I’m livid

[KevanBoyles]

Who started?

[reef]

Bray got a quick hook I think

[reef]

We trail 10-6

[spookydog]

6 turnovers in 5 minutes is less than ideal

[Jdrums#3]

We started 2 bigs: Samb and T. Also started Thomas, Ish and Martin.

[KevanBoyles]

ESPN finally working.

[Jdrums#3]

Still struggling on offense. Hopefully, we get the shooting going.

[reef]

Awful start just awful we trail 15-6 U 12

[reef]

These announcers aren’t very good we miss Stone F

[KevanBoyles]

The names on the jerseys are unreadable on TV.

[Rhodyram]

These announcers aren’t very good we miss Stone F

Where is he?

[RhowdyRam02]

Today he was at UNH calling the football game for Varsity

[reef]

We trail 19-14 U 8

Bray doesn’t look good out of control

[reef]

Put Rory in maybe he gives us a spark ??

[Sweep The Leg]

The names on the jerseys are unreadable on TV.

The way they're playing, I think the players don't mind.

[ghostofkeaney]

This is painful. Long season ahead.

[RIFan]

I’m at the game and it’s awful. Even the cheerleaders need more practice as they twice ran around the court with the flags that spell RHODY misspelled…they had the H first.

[KingstonLane]

12 turnovers with 5 minutes to go in the first half. So gross

[reef]

26-17. 525

Very uninspired effort

[Jdrums#3]

9 of 10 from the line so far. That’s good news.

[Blue Man]

I’m at the game and it’s awful. Even the cheerleaders need more practice as they twice ran around the court with the flags that spell RHODY misspelled…they had the H first.

Gotta laugh. We’re rebuilding EVERYTHING.

I like that Archie called that timeout because Bray didn’t push the ball up the floor to ish.

But man we lack a steady PG. Too many TOs.

Offensively we move it so well. Back door cuts working all day. We can’t finish to save our lives.

[RIFan]

On a positive note the wifi is good today

[Rhodyram]

How’s the turnout?

[KingstonLane]

I’ve never been a D1 coach, but I can promise we won’t win many games not making a single 3 pointer