2/11 | George Mason | 2:00PM (ESPN+)

[spookydog]

University of Rhode Island vs George Mason University
EagleBank Arena, Fairfax, VA
Saturday, February 11, 2023
2:00PM

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

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After back-to-back road losses, Rhody ends a three-game road trip by taking on George Mason this Saturday at 2:00. Earlier this year Rhody opened a three game homestand against the Patriots & now they are closing out a three-game road trip against them. The last time these teams squared off in Kingston last month, Josh Oduro had a field day. Although he played only 26 minutes because of some foul trouble, he went for 24 & 14 and basically did whatever he wanted on the block. Throw in Devon Cooper who went for 20 & hit 5 threes, it was not a good day for Rhody.

Second year coach Kim English’s Patriots were picked to finish 5th in the A10 preseason poll & have struggled a bit this season. They are losers of 4 of their last 5 & come in just a half game above Rhody in the A10 standings at 5-7. You know things are going bad if you are that close in the standings to Rhody this season. Hell, they lost at Loyola by 8 last week. Even with their struggles this season, Josh Oduro has been a beast averaging roughly 15 & 8. In their last game at Duquesne, he went for 13 & 13. The only flaw in his game was free throw shooting where he was shooting it just 60% after the last game they played. In the 5 games since then he is shooting it at a 76% clip. The Patriots have 3 other double-digit scorers on the team, all guards, in Victor Bailey Jr (11.8), DeVon Cooper (10.6), & Ronald Polite III (10.4). George Mason could be without Victor Bailey Jr as he did not play in their last game after hurting his hand last week against Loyola. That is a big loss for Mason as the Tennessee transfer is a deadly three-point shooter, shooting it at 47%.

As I touched upon in the writeup the last time these teams played, size wise, both teams are comparable. Shooting stats wise is where things divulge. George Mason shoots the ball 5% better from the field and 6% from three better than Rhody. From the charity stripe is where Rhode Island has a big advantage as they shoot it 9% better than George Mason.

If Rhody plays like they did the last game against Saint Louis, they have a chance to pull out the road victory. Conversely, if they play like they did the game before at Saint Joseph’s, they get rolled by double-digits. Honestly, either scenario is in play & I wouldn’t be surprised in the least. There is potential for a decent sized Rhody contingent in the crowd as Ish, Bray, Hutch, & Samb are all from the DMV area. I am guessing George Mason will be favored by about 7.5 points. Which team snaps their 2 game losing streak? Can Rhody get the upset win? Probably not. My prediction George Mason 67 – URI 61. Go Rhody!!

Opponent
Record:
13-12, 5-7 in the A10
14-16, 7-9 in the A10 (Last Season)

Rankings (URI):
NCAA NET: 144 (228)
RPI: 158 (239)
KenPom: 148 (216)
BPI: 137 (211)
Sagarin: 146 (195)
Barttovik: 171 (212)

Leaders:
Points – Josh Oduro 14.9 (Sr., F)
Rebounds – Josh Oduro 8.2 (Sr., F)
Assists – Ronald Polite III 3.6 (Jr., G) (2.3 TO per game)

Historical
Series: 7-5
H: 4-4, A: 3-1, N: 0-0
Most Recent Matchup: 1/21/23 79-72 L at URI
Most Recent Win Streak: 1 – George Mason
Match-up Predictor: 19.6% Chance of URI Winning

[Jersey77]

Good job as usual Spooky.
Not sure if Bailey will be available for GM.
Regardless, I expect the Patriots to end their 2-game skid at home against us tomorrow.

[bigappleram]

I have a feeling we get off the snide here.
Archie will double Oduro after he owned us in Kingston when we tried to play him straight up. All 3 of our guards play well and we get out first road win in a year. Let’s go Rhody.

[Rhodymob05]

The biggest killer was Oduro for sure. Coach Miller will certainly be making that adjustment.

[reef]

Think it’s going to be close GMU is not playing well lately

[Jdrums#3]

As good a spot as any - with GM seemingly slumping - to pull out our first road win in too long. Good spot-win potential.

Make it so, Rhody!

[section(105)]

How are we going to handle their big? Had his way early and often in recent game.

[Jdrums#3]

Double him, front him and slip a mickey in his Gatorade before the game starts.

[bigappleram]

How are we going to handle their big? Had his way early and often in recent game.

Feel like Arch learned the hard way we have to double post players given our deficiencies at the 5. Ever since that game we started using Malik or Weston to double down on the post. Assume we will see a lot of that….or my prediction of a win will not happen. Can’t let Oduro dominate us again.

[reef]

Yeah I like that move quick double in the post we should see that a lot tomorrow

[McRam]

I have not made a prediction all year. I will gladly take the 5 or 6 on this one, however, I think Rhody will win this one outright.

Why? Archie will have had time to prepare for this game since we
Last played on Tues. With that time, Archie will have the TEAM ready to defense Odoro.

They will dbl Odoro once he puts.the ball on the floor.
2. He will,commit turnovers.
3. Our team is still playing very hard in spite of their record. Is a George Mason playing well considering their last two games?
4. Sam and T will foul early and often on Odoro and put him at free throw line. No uncontested layups for Mason.

Am I crazy to think this is easy money to bet on Rhody (especially if Bailey is out) or am I overdosing on Prevegan?

[RamStock]

I have not made a prediction all year. I will gladly take the 5 or 6 on this one, however, I think Rhody will win this one outright.

Why? Archie will have had time to prepare for this game since we
Last played on Tues. With that time, Archie will have the TEAM ready to defense Odoro.

They will dbl Odoro once he puts.the ball on the floor.
2. He will,commit turnovers.
3. Our team is still playing very hard in spite of their record. Is a George Mason playing well considering their last two games?
4. Sam and T will foul early and often on Odoro and put him at free throw line. No uncontested layups for Mason.

Am I crazy to think this is easy money to bet on Rhody (especially if Bailey is out) or am I overdosing on Prevegan?

Lol. Easy money for a team that hasn’t won a road game in what seems like ages? URI is not a good basketball team and is very limited in terms of talent outside of Ish and Freeman(although his basketball IQ is awful). I have no idea where George Mason stands right now with their own set of issues, but I just don’t see why people say I think URI wins this game every time we get ready to play a team.

[McRam]

I have not made a prediction all year. I will gladly take the 5 or 6 on this one, however, I think Rhody will win this one outright.

Why? Archie will have had time to prepare for this game since we
Last played on Tues. With that time, Archie will have the TEAM ready to defense Odoro.

They will dbl Odoro once he puts.the ball on the floor.
2. He will,commit turnovers.
3. Our team is still playing very hard in spite of their record. Is a George Mason playing well considering their last two games?
4. Sam and T will foul early and often on Odoro and put him at free throw line. No uncontested layups for Mason.

Am I crazy to think this is easy money to bet on Rhody (especially if Bailey is out) or am I overdosing on Prevegan?

Lol. Easy money for a team that hasn’t won a road game in what seems like ages? URI is not a good basketball team and is very limited in terms of talent outside of Ish and Freeman(although his basketball IQ is awful). I have no idea where George Mason stands right now with their own set of issues, but I just don’t see why people say I think URI wins this game every time we get ready to play a team.

Not saying we are good and not saying George Mason is good. Just think the extra time means a lot for preparation time to limit Oduro, and Bailey is a big loss when we dbl Odoro. Hope it plays out.

[luke]

The problem we had with Oduro was mostly on the pick and roll which he ran all game long . Every time URI defenders doubled the ball and left
Oduro to roll to the basket undefended . that's about not talking and calling out the switch . Oduro was not only not doubled , he was left alone while URI stayed with the guard by mistake . that is easy to fix . If our big cannot fight through the screen then our guard or wing must stay with Oduro
and get help from the weak side to fill the lane . Of course Archie will fix it and make sure the players call out the screen and either stay with Oduro
if possible or call the switch . Both Langevine and Berry lived on this play on offense , but it can be defended if the team works together and
recognizes what their individual duties are and communicates and follows through . Oduro will not dominate them this time.

[McRam]

The problem we had with Oduro was mostly on the pick and roll which he ran all game long . Every time URI defenders doubled the ball and left
Oduro to roll to the basket undefended . that's about not talking and calling out the switch . Oduro was not only not doubled , he was left alone while URI stayed with the guard by mistake . that is easy to fix . If our big cannot fight through the screen then our guard or wing must stay with Oduro
and get help from the weak side to fill the lane . Of course Archie will fix it and make sure the players call out the screen and either stay with Oduro
if possible or call the switch . Both Langevine and Berry lived on this play on offense , but it can be defended if the team works together and
recognizes what their individual duties are and communicates and follows through . Oduro will not dominate them this time.

AGREE. Also, on the defensive end Oduro is not the shot blocker that causes us to typically miss many close in shots. He has a block per 40 min of 1.30. By comparison Tsimbala of Fordham is at 3.86.
Tchykou is at 1.89

[NYGFan_Section208]

I don't think Arch will lose to the same team twice. Whatever they did successfully against Rhody before, won't work this time. Coachin'

[eli#10]

Gonna be at the game and looking for a nice win. St Louis game should have given the guys some confidence. Looking for Rory to make a couple of more 3's. GO RHODY!!!!!!!!!!!

[ramster]

Gonna be at the game and looking for a nice win. St Louis game should have given the guys some confidence. Looking for Rory to make a couple of more 3's. GO RHODY!!!!!!!!!!!

Good for you! Let us know if they have replays on the big screen. Enjoy!

[section(105)]

Who we have on the Varsity app today? Hoping we get back to steve and Chris.

[Billyboy78]

Any KBers in this pic?

[RhowdyRam02]

Who we have on the Varsity app today? Hoping we get back to steve and Chris.

I know Stone will be on the call, not sure who the analyst on side of him will be. I'm not sure how many more road games Steve will do going forward

[LamonteUlmer15]

Today is the day, Rhody rams end the road losing streak

[RhowdyRam02]

Who we have on the Varsity app today? Hoping we get back to steve and Chris.

[DeanDome88]

I'm so tired of guys stepping out of bounds.

[DeanDome88]

Hopefully today is our day.

[reef]

8-3 Rhody. 1711

Really good start JAlen has 6

Well coached

[reef]

8-5. 1539

I really like our offensive sets , if we get better talent we will be consistently top 4 in this league

[RhodyRams916]

I’m so fucking sick of Malik shooting threes. Really sick of it.

[reef]

Christ Malik terrible foul

[RhodyRams916]

Then he fouls on a three. Does Archie keep Martin in or can he prove that he doesn’t favor him?

[DeanDome88]

Leggett beat that double team nicely.

[reef]

17-11. 1113

Nice start this can be a win for us

[adam914]

I appreciate Mason deciding to not really play much defense so far!

[Rhody15]

Where’s all the people who hate Carey?

Ah yes, always crickets when he plays well.

Anytime there’s a turnover or bad shot though people will point that out!

[section(105)]

Coming up soon just a travel.

[KingstonLane]

Where’s all the people who hate Carey?

Ah yes, always crickets when he plays well.

Anytime there’s a turnover or bad shot though people will point that out!

2 turnovers since this post lol

[RhodyRams916]

Where’s all the people who hate Carey?

Ah yes, always crickets when he plays well.

Anytime there’s a turnover or bad shot though people will point that out!

He turns the ball over a lot… you’ve gotta admit it.

[Jdrums#3]

Real nice start on the road although, some sloppiness with the ball. Winnable game, still.

Go Rhody!

[DeanDome88]

Where’s all the people who hate Carey?

Ah yes, always crickets when he plays well.

Anytime there’s a turnover or bad shot though people will point that out!

He turns the ball over a lot… you’ve gotta admit it.

I try not to go nuts on his turnovers because he rebounds so well it sort of evens out.

[RhodyRams916]

Where’s all the people who hate Carey?

Ah yes, always crickets when he plays well.

Anytime there’s a turnover or bad shot though people will point that out!

He turns the ball over a lot… you’ve gotta admit it.

I try not to go nuts on his turnovers because he rebounds so well it sort of evens out.

Lol same. I have a bigger issue with Martin and Thomas shooting anything more than 2 ft from the hoop.

[reef]

24-14 755

Turnovers a problem for us

[RhodyRams916]

Yikes. Awful shot from Bray.

[RhodyRams916]

Martin is a liability on offense. My god is he bad.

[DeanDome88]

Stewart had some real nice position there and was calling for a pass that did not come.

[section(105)]

4 point play for GM

[RhodyRams916]

HAHAHAAHAHAHAHA what did I say HAHAHAHAHA. Martin is so bad

[reef]

Awful stretch for us just awful

[Jdrums#3]

Oooph. Bad stretch.

[theblueram]

When was the last time Martin saw an eye doctor? Could be the reason?

[Rhodymob05]

Leggett/Freeman struggle=this.