11/27 | Boston College | 12:00PM (ACC Network)

[spookydog]

University of Rhode Island vs Boston College
Conte Forum, Chestnut Hill, MA
Sunday, November 27, 2022
12:00PM

Media
TV: ACC Network
Online: ACC Network
Radio: Tune In Radio
App: Varsity Network

Previews:
Boston College Fan Forum

The University of Rhode Island head to Chestnut Hill for their first true road game of the season when they take on the Boston College Eagles. The Eagles have been a familiar foe as of late as this will be the fourth matchup of these two teams in the past three years. The Rams have had some recent success against Boston College, winning 5 of the last 6. The Eagles have had a topsy turvy season so far with decent wins against George Mason & Wyoming but have also lost at home to Maine (where they were 20 point favorites) & got rolled by 16 to Tarleton in the Virgin Islands.
Boston College is coached by Earl Grant, who is in his second season in Chestnut Hill after a successful stint at College of Charleston. They were picked to finish 13th out of 15 in the preseason ACC poll. On the hardwood, the Eagles are led by old rival Makai Ashton-Langford. MAL, who is leading the team in both points & assists has been in college so long that he faced Jarred Terrell at the Ryan Center. Rhody can play off MAL, daring him to shoot the 3 as he is a putrid 2-17 from deep. They will need to keep an eye on Cincinnati transfer Mason Madsen who is averaging over almost 5 attempts per contest. The Eagles have balanced scoring & their only other double-digit scorer is guard Jaeden Zachary.

As for Rhody, they built on their solid performance against Tulane to secure the win against Illinois St. One thing that definitely needs improvement is scoring from the starts who are not named Ish. Rhody did something I never thought would be possible; they won a game where only 1 started scored. They were 0-13 from the field while attempting 0 free throws. Yikes! Does Freeman jump back into the starting lineup after having back to back strong games?

Although the Eagles have struggled a bit this year, Rhody will need more output from people other than Ish & Bray. Winning on the road is never easy, even if it’s the Conte Forum were students will be strolling back to campus after the Thanksgiving break. Boston College probably will be favored by about 8.5 points. My prediction Boston College 66 – URI 64. Go Rhody!!

Opponent
Record:
4-2, 0-0 in the ACC
13-20, 6-14 in the ACC (Last Season)

Rankings (URI):
NCAA NET: 141 (142)*
RPI: 114 (268)
KenPom: 99 (173)
BPI: 124 (228)
Sagarin: 134 (177)
Barttovik: 113 (176)
* Denotes last season

Leaders:
Points – Makai Ashton-Langford 13.2 (Sr., G)
Rebounds – T.J. Bickerstaff 7.2 (Sr., F)
Assists – Makai Ashton-Langford 2.3 (Sr., G) (2.5 TO per game)

Historical
Series: 16-38
H: 8-20, A: 7-17, N: 1-1
Most Recent Matchup: 11/21/21 71-65 W at Daytona Beach
Most Recent Win Streak: 2 - URI
Match-up Predictor: 20.7% Chance of URI Winning

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Team Rankings says; their ranked #195, and #13 A-10 URI Rams has 27% chance to beat their #138 ranked BC Eagles

[rhodyrudder]

$5 tickets at the BC website!
No fees.
Let’s go

[Jersey77]

Thanks for the summary Spooky.

BC has been besieged by the injury bug to several players who missed various games through the early part of this season.
Including 7' transfer center Quinten Post who still hasn't played yet, was out indefinitely.
Also, their highly rated 4* freshman PF Prince Aligbe who started their first 2 games and was impactful, has missed every game since with injury.

Not expecting a win for us away at Conte but again hoping we keep it competitive.

[Rhodymob05]

$5 tickets at the BC website!
No fees.
Let’s go

I saw this too. Some as low as $3. Is that real??

[Jdrums#3]

University of Rhode Island vs Boston College
Conte Forum, Chestnut Hill, MA
Sunday, November 27, 2022
12:00PM

Media
TV: ACC Network
Online: ACC Network
Radio: Tune In Radio
App: Varsity Network

Previews:
Boston College Fan Forum

The University of Rhode Island head to Chestnut Hill for their first true road game of the season when they take on the Boston College Eagles. The Eagles have been a familiar foe as of late as this will be the fourth matchup of these two teams in the past three years. The Rams have had some recent success against Boston College, winning 5 of the last 6. The Eagles have had a topsy turvy season so far with decent wins against George Mason & Wyoming but have also lost at home to Maine (where they were 20 point favorites) & got rolled by 16 to Tarleton in the Virgin Islands.
Boston College is coached by Earl Grant, who is in his second season in Chestnut Hill after a successful stint at College of Charleston. They were picked to finish 13th out of 15 in the preseason ACC poll. On the hardwood, the Eagles are led by old rival Makai Ashton-Langford. MAL, who is leading the team in both points & assists has been in college so long that he faced Jarred Terrell at the Ryan Center. Rhody can play off MAL, daring him to shoot the 3 as he is a putrid 2-17 from deep. They will need to keep an eye on Cincinnati transfer Mason Madsen who is averaging over almost 5 attempts per contest. The Eagles have balanced scoring & their only other double-digit scorer is guard Jaeden Zachary.

As for Rhody, they built on their solid performance against Tulane to secure the win against Illinois St. One thing that definitely needs improvement is scoring from the starts who are not named Ish. Rhody did something I never thought would be possible; they won a game where only 1 started scored. They were 0-13 from the field while attempting 0 free throws. Yikes! Does Freeman jump back into the starting lineup after having back to back strong games?

Although the Eagles have struggled a bit this year, Rhody will need more output from people other than Ish & Bray. Winning on the road is never easy, even if it’s the Conte Forum were students will be strolling back to campus after the Thanksgiving break. Boston College probably will be favored by about 8.5 points. My prediction Boston College 66 – URI 64. Go Rhody!!

Opponent
Record:
4-2, 0-0 in the ACC
13-20, 6-14 in the ACC (Last Season)

Rankings (URI):
NCAA NET: 141 (142)*
RPI: 114 (268)
KenPom: 99 (173)
BPI: 124 (228)
Sagarin: 134 (177)
Barttovik: 113 (176)
* Denotes last season

Leaders:
Points – Makai Ashton-Langford 13.2 (Sr., G)
Rebounds – T.J. Bickerstaff 7.2 (Sr., F)
Assists – Makai Ashton-Langford 2.3 (Sr., G) (2.5 TO per game)

Historical
Series: 16-38
H: 8-20, A: 7-17, N: 1-1
Most Recent Matchup: 11/21/21 71-65 W at Daytona Beach
Most Recent Win Streak: 2 - URI
Match-up Predictor: 20.7% Chance of URI Winning

Thanks for the excellent write up, Spooky. Another Rhody game to look forward to.

As an aside…I heard MAL passed on any NIL dollars because he’s almost eligible for a BC retirement pension.

[PeterRamTime]

$5 tickets at the BC website!
No fees.
Let’s go

Holy crap

Paint that arena Keaney Blue!

[reef]

Nice early tip on Sunday before NFL action

[luke]

Any way to watch without ACC TV ? I don't see a simulcast for espn+ . Another ripoff.

[reef]

I think if you have ESPN plus and it’s on ACC network you will get it not 100 % though

[RhowdyRam02]

If you want to check if you'll get it, you can try the Miami game at 3 today, the Syracuse game at 7 today, or the Virginia game tomorrow at 2. Those are all women's basketball games

[luke]

Yes , thanks Reef and Roudy . It looks like we will be able to get it through ESPN+ a sthoe games Roudy listed do work.

[steviep123]

I might have to do this $5 tickets!

[steviep123]

$5 tickets at the BC website!
No fees.
Let’s go

Link

[hrstrat57]

Cox Sports pak 2

Add and canx. Easy

[theblueram]

I'm thinking about making the run up to Route 9.

[ElmCityRhody]

Good because you will be rewarded with a victory

BC BLOWS

Archie and Rams will beat them

Night night eagles night night

[Jdrums#3]

Easy, ECR. They still have MAL (formerly of PC). He’s been playing cbb for like 20 years. Very experienced versus our inexperienced players. Could give BC the edge.

[ElmCityRhody]

I’ll sleep like a baby Sunday night after the victory

ZzzZzzZZz

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I'm thinking about making the run up to Route 9.

See you there, going to the Alum association brunch prior to.

[Jdrums#3]

I have no idea; No feel for how this game will go tomorrow. Both teams have been having there struggles but have also played well at times.

I hope we come away with a win to continue the bit of mojo we took home from the last game.

[reef]

I have no idea; No feel for how this game will go tomorrow. Both teams have been having there struggles but have also played well at times.

I hope we come away with a win to continue the bit of mojo we took home from the last game.

Same with me I have really no idea I will just guess BC 65-61

[rhodylaw]

I have no idea; No feel for how this game will go tomorrow. Both teams have been having there struggles but have also played well at times.

I hope we come away with a win to continue the bit of mojo we took home from the last game.

Same with me I have really no idea I will just guess BC 65-61

Hoping not - taking the kids and do not want to see a loss, even though tickets were just $1!

[ElmCityRhody]

Time for an ass whooping BC !

[ElmCityRhody]

Time
To get a dose
Of ARCHIE HOOPS !

[ElmCityRhody]

My guess on the score is 98-6 RHODY !

[Billyboy78]

My guess on the score is 98-6 RHODY !

Well, we know your temp isn't 98-6, because you've got a FEVER!

[ElmCityRhody]

[Blue Man]

Interesting thing here will be BC has got healthy since the start, and URI has improved.

Curious to see how they play us now that Ish has established himself as a star.

[Jdrums#3]

I have no idea; No feel for how this game will go tomorrow. Both teams have been having there struggles but have also played well at times.

I hope we come away with a win to continue the bit of mojo we took home from the last game.

Same with me I have really no idea I will just guess BC 65-61

Hoping not - taking the kids and do not want to see a loss, even though tickets were just $1!

Great job raising that next generation of Rhody bb fans, Rhodylaw.

[Jdrums#3]

Interesting thing here will be BC has got healthy since the start, and URI has improved.

Curious to see how they play us now that Ish has established himself as a star.

If I was the HC at BC and I saw Rhody sticking with their usual starting 5, I’d go box and one on Ish or even diamond and two (doubling Ish) and daring the others to score.

Hopefully we have more scoring threats starting tomorrow.

[Jersey77]

Interesting thing here will be BC has got healthy since the start, and URI has improved.

Curious to see how they play us now that Ish has established himself as a star.

Haven't heard the latest update but don't think BC is at full strength.
But then again, who is.

I think we have improved and will continue to do so.

[Rhody15]

Interesting thing here will be BC has got healthy since the start, and URI has improved.

Curious to see how they play us now that Ish has established himself as a star.

If I was the HC at BC and I saw Rhody sticking with their usual starting 5, I’d go box and one on Ish or even diamond and two (doubling Ish) and daring the others to score.

Hopefully we have more scoring threats starting tomorrow.

…if they Diamond and 2 Ish we win by legitimately 30 points.

I believe Manhattan did that against Curry years ago and Davidson crushed them.

No D1 team would actually double team a player an entire game.

Leggett isn’t even close to justify doing that.

[ElmCityRhody]

Interesting thing here will be BC has got healthy since the start, and URI has improved.

Curious to see how they play us now that Ish has established himself as a star.

If I was the HC at BC and I saw Rhody sticking with their usual starting 5, I’d go box and one on Ish or even diamond and two (doubling Ish) and daring the others to score.

Hopefully we have more scoring threats starting tomorrow.

…if they Diamond and 2 Ish we win by legitimately 30 points.

I believe Manhattan did that against Curry years ago and Davidson crushed them.

No D1 team would actually double team a player an entire game.

Leggett isn’t even close to justify doing that.

What’s this me and R15 Drinkng from the same effing cooler ?!!

Holy smokes

[Jdrums#3]

Interesting thing here will be BC has got healthy since the start, and URI has improved.

Curious to see how they play us now that Ish has established himself as a star.

If I was the HC at BC and I saw Rhody sticking with their usual starting 5, I’d go box and one on Ish or even diamond and two (doubling Ish) and daring the others to score.

Hopefully we have more scoring threats starting tomorrow.

…if they Diamond and 2 Ish we win by legitimately 30 points.

I believe Manhattan did that against Curry years ago and Davidson crushed them.

No D1 team would actually double team a player an entire game.

Leggett isn’t even close to justify doing that.

I was attempting to use hyperbole and be funny. Poor attempt on my part.

Yea. I don’t expect them to. No one plays those junk defenses anymore. Or, if anyone does, it’s rare and in desperation because nothing is working.

My point was Ish has had little scoring help when we “started”Bassy, Martin, Samb and/or Bilau or Hutch. He was our only reliable offensive threat when we started that lineup prior to our last game, imo, which resulted in some slow offensive starts. Thus, if I was an opposition coach I would focus on Ish defensively more than the other “starters”, if those were the other starters. Never said anything about an entire game.

Which is why in my last sentence I wrote that I hope we have more scoring threats starting tomorrow.

Is there a hyperbole emoji for future reference? I wrongly assume you all know my sense of humor.

[Blue Man]

Hey go easy on junk defenses. Our last coach had a hell of a time with them.

[Jdrums#3]

It’s the non-conformist streak in me trying to break out. I can’t help it sometimes. I’ll binge some video of our games last year to shake myself out of it.

[Rhody72]

Archie needs to get Martin going on offense and more out of our bigs. Let's not focus on starters, but on minutes played and who is on the court at crunch time. The current deployment is getting everyone better. This season will be measured by how well we do in A10 play.

[ElmCityRhody]

[Jersey77]

Really looking forward to watching this game.
It will give us a good indication of much this team has grown since returning from Cayman.

[ramster]

Interesting thing here will be BC has got healthy since the start, and URI has improved.

Curious to see how they play us now that Ish has established himself as a star.

If I was the HC at BC and I saw Rhody sticking with their usual starting 5, I’d go box and one on Ish or even diamond and two (doubling Ish) and daring the others to score.

Hopefully we have more scoring threats starting tomorrow.

Wow! Love it! Box and One on Ishmael Leggett! Or Diamond and Two doubling Leggett! He’s playing at an All A10 Level to date.

[theblueram]

Anyone know what section is behind the Rhody bench?

[eli#10]

Sections I and J. Not many seats left in those sections.

[theblueram]

Sections I and J. Not many seats left in those sections.

Thanks. Snagged two in J

[RhodyRams12]

[steviep123]

Decent crowd of Rhody fans at city side pre gaming

[Jdrums#3]

I wonder if big T will get some run for us today?

[Jersey77]

Starting: Ish, Bray, Martin, Louis, Bilau

[Jdrums#3]

Nice, Jersey. I like having Bray starting over Bassy for more scoring balance to start the game.

I like Bassy coming off the bench.

[adam914]

New starting lineup as expected. I like it. Lets get a win!