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Rhode Island’s 4 game losing streak is no more. Thanks to some piss poor free throw from the Explorers Wednesday night, the Rams were able to secure the victory & will now be looking for back-to-back wins this weekend as they host the Duquesne Dukes. Although Duquesne was picked 4th in the preseason A10 polls, they struggled out of the gate. They opened conference play with 5 straight losses but have won their last 2, both home games against the Bonnies & Fordham.

Coach Keith Dambrot is in his 7th season at Duquesne, & the start of 2024 has been tough on & off the court him. Along with the losses to start conference play, he has had to deal with off the court difficulties as his wife of 34 years had breast cancer surgery on Thursday February first. It is most likely that Dambrot will not be at the game Saturday afternoon so look for Associate Head Coach Dru Joyce III to lead the Dukes at the Ryan Center. Luckily for Joyce, the Dukes have their best player back after Dae Dae Grant missed three games last month due to a concussion. Grant, one of the best players in all the A10, is leading the team in scoring & someone you don’t want to foul at the end of a close game as he is automatic at the line shooting it at roughly 95% on the season. He also has the most made three pointers on the team as well. The Robin to Grant’s Batman for Duquesne is senior guard Jimmy Clark III. The Preseason All-Conference Second Team player is averaging 15.7 points per game. He has scored in double digits in every game but two this season. Clark is not only a great offensive player but also is on the A10 preseason All-Defensive Team who is averaging over 2 steals per game. Those two players are doing the yeoman’s work on the offensive end as Duquesne does not have anyone else averaging 7+ points per game. They do have 4 players averaging 6.6 to 6.9 points per game. Fousseyni Drame, who transferred from La Salle to Duquesne with his twin brother Hassan, is third on the team in scoring with 6.9 per game & is leading the team in rebounds with 5.6 per game as well as blocks with 35. Bigman David Dixon is also averaging 6.9 points while Georgia Southern transfer Andrei Savrasov is averaging 6.8 points per game. Savarasov did miss a few games of late, but did play sparingly in the team’s last game. Finally, is backup point guard Kareem Rozier who is averaging 6.6 points per game.

During the Dukes three game winning streak, Frank Dambrot has changed his strategy a bit by having some of his best players start the game on the bench. He considers garbage time not the end of a blowout wins or loses, but the first four minutes of the game. He likes having the ability to bring some pop off the bench. He has had Dae Dae Grant, David Dixon, & Fousseyni Drame all start the game on the bench but get starter’s minutes. This is something to keep in mind in case you are betting URI race to 10 or race to 15 in the first half.

As for the Rams, although they didn’t play their best game on Wednesday night, the did get the win. David Green was able to stay out of foul trouble last game & went for 20 & 5. Archie was not pleased with Fuchs’ play in the last game per the postgame press conference, hence he only played 10 minutes, so hopefully this lit a fire under Fuchs’ ass to get him going. Would be nice to get him going like the Fordham game when he went for 12 & 17.

The good news about this game on Saturday is that the Dukes probably won’t put up a 90 spot on us. They are not a terribly good shooting team, 42.6% from the floor & just 32% from deep. You all will be shocked to learn that Duquesne gets three more steals a game over Rhody. The Dukes have 3 players who average over a steal per game while the Rams have no one. Duquesne is second in the A10 with 12.75 fastbreak points so with URI prone to play sloppy & turn the ball over this could be problematic. The Rams have fallen to Duquesne in 3 of the last 5 & 4 of the last 7 games. The good news is that they have won the last 4 home contest against the Dukes. The Rams might be slight underdogs at home so they will need the fans to be into this game. This game was part of the 5-game package, so potentially a decent sized crowd, especially with a Saturday afternoon tipoff. Not so sure how the student turnout will be. No better way to nurse a hangover than have a little hair of the dog at the Ryan Center. I might have to pick against the Rams in a close one as my reverse jinx worked the last game. My prediction, Duquesne 71 – URI 69. Go Rhody!!




Opponent
Record:
12-8, 2-5 in the A10
20-13, 10-8 in the A10 (Last Season)

Rankings (URI):
NCAA NET: 99 (201)
RPI: 67 (144)
KenPom: 111 (194)
BPI: 107 (212)
Barttovik: 104 (177)

Leaders:
Points – Dae Dae Grant 17.5 (Sr., G)
Rebounds – Fousseyni Drame 5.6 (Sr., F)
Assists – Jimmy Clark III 3.6 (Sr., G) (2.8 TO per game)

Historical
Series: 36-29
H: 21-11, A: 14-16, N: 1-2
Most Recent Matchup: 12/31/22 72-61 L at Duquesne
Most Recent Win Streak: 1 – Duquesne
Match-up Predictor: 35.8% Chance of URI Winning

Team Rankings has URI with 35% to win

Thank's Spooky.

This game won't be easy and expect it to be very close.

Duquesne has a current NET of #100.

Their record has been disappointing so far after being selected 4th in the pre-season A10.
They did have a nice win against Charleston (neutral court) and beat pretty good teams in Bradley and Santa Clara.
Also, a good victory against the Bonnies.
They have an excellent backcourt with Grant and Clark, plus have several interchangeable pieces up front.

Hopefully playing at home in the RC will help put us over the top in this game.

They want everyone to wear Keaney:

KEANEY OUT
Let's paint The Ryan Center Keaney Blue for a nationally televised contest! Wear your favorite Keaney outfit!

Giveaway: Keaney Rally Towels for first 2000 fans

RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑3 months ago They want everyone to wear Keaney:

KEANEY OUT
Let's paint The Ryan Center Keaney Blue for a nationally televised contest! Wear your favorite Keaney outfit!

Giveaway: Keaney Rally Towels for first 2000 fans

Remember we used to have a White/Pink/Keaney out and they would put T shirts on the whole lower level?

This was even before Hurley.

Guess that's out of the budget now.

Rhody15 wrote: ↑3 months ago

RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑3 months ago They want everyone to wear Keaney:

KEANEY OUT
Let's paint The Ryan Center Keaney Blue for a nationally televised contest! Wear your favorite Keaney outfit!

Giveaway: Keaney Rally Towels for first 2000 fans

Remember we used to have a White/Pink/Keaney out and they would put T shirts on the whole lower level?

This was even before Hurley.

Guess that's out of the budget now.

Yeah, I have a handful of shirts (that definitely no longer fit) from those games in my drawer. Not providing shirts seems a bit minor leagues especially as they're set to raise the minimum donation level to the Alumni Lounge. We want to charge major league prices for minor league benefits.

USA too! First nationally televised home game, so that means good quality cameras! Yay!

It's been a while since it took this long to have a televised home game.

Let's get to 5-4!

RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑3 months ago They want everyone to wear Keaney:

KEANEY OUT
Let's paint The Ryan Center Keaney Blue for a nationally televised contest! Wear your favorite Keaney outfit!

Giveaway: Keaney Rally Towels for first 2000 fans

I like this. It makes up for our dark dark dark blue floor graphics with the .02% Keaney blue splash.

Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑3 months ago

RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑3 months ago They want everyone to wear Keaney:

KEANEY OUT
Let's paint The Ryan Center Keaney Blue for a nationally televised contest! Wear your favorite Keaney outfit!

Giveaway: Keaney Rally Towels for first 2000 fans

I like this. It makes up for our dark dark dark blue floor graphics with the .02% Keaney blue splash.

Lol it's like we've tried to use as little keaney as possible lately. Navy blue is BASIC and BORING

PeterRamTime wrote: ↑3 months ago USA too! First nationally televised home game, so that means good quality cameras! Yay!

It's been a while since it took this long to have a televised home game.

Let's get to 5-4!

The PC game was on FS1 & the Dayton game was on USA. You could also count the Washington St game was on ESPNU.

I'm at a dumb sales retreat for work, so I can't go. If anyone wants my two tickets let me know.

spookydog wrote: ↑3 months ago

PeterRamTime wrote: ↑3 months ago USA too! First nationally televised home game, so that means good quality cameras! Yay!

It's been a while since it took this long to have a televised home game.

Let's get to 5-4!

The PC game was on FS1 & the Dayton game was on USA. You could also count the Washington St game was on ESPNU.

None of these games were however at home in the Ryan Center. As PeterRamTime posted, this will be the first home game televised by an outlet other than the streaming ESPN+.

steveystuds06 wrote: ↑3 months ago I'm at a dumb sales retreat for work, so I can't go. If anyone wants my two tickets let me know.

Nothing like a weekend sales "retreat" - suffered through a couple of those many moons ago. Luckily I'm the entire sales force for our company these days. My retreat will be in my garage this weekend, with beers LOL!

Feel for you man...!

RF1 wrote: ↑3 months ago

spookydog wrote: ↑3 months ago

PeterRamTime wrote: ↑3 months ago USA too! First nationally televised home game, so that means good quality cameras! Yay!

It's been a while since it took this long to have a televised home game.

Let's get to 5-4!

The PC game was on FS1 & the Dayton game was on USA. You could also count the Washington St game was on ESPNU.

None of these games were however at home in the Ryan Center. As PeterRamTime posted, this will be the first home televised by an outlet other than the streaming ESPN+.

Oh yeah. He did say home game. Reading comprehension is not my strong suit apparently. Sorry

RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑3 months ago They want everyone to wear Keaney:

KEANEY OUT
Let's paint The Ryan Center Keaney Blue for a nationally televised contest! Wear your favorite Keaney outfit!

Giveaway: Keaney Rally Towels for first 2000 fans

Double the amount balloons to start 3/4!

RF1 wrote: ↑3 months ago

spookydog wrote: ↑3 months ago

PeterRamTime wrote: ↑3 months ago USA too! First nationally televised home game, so that means good quality cameras! Yay!

It's been a while since it took this long to have a televised home game.

Let's get to 5-4!

The PC game was on FS1 & the Dayton game was on USA. You could also count the Washington St game was on ESPNU.

None of these games were however at home in the Ryan Center. As PeterRamTime posted, this will be the first home televised by an outlet other than the streaming ESPN+.

Yup I’m going to be watching and hoping we get that Dub !

Its also time to win in the keaney's..

steveystuds06 wrote: ↑3 months ago I'm at a dumb sales retreat for work, so I can't go. If anyone wants my two tickets let me know.

Check your pm’s steveystuds06

RhodyKyle wrote: ↑3 months ago

Rhody15 wrote: ↑3 months ago

RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑3 months ago They want everyone to wear Keaney:

KEANEY OUT
Let's paint The Ryan Center Keaney Blue for a nationally televised contest! Wear your favorite Keaney outfit!

Giveaway: Keaney Rally Towels for first 2000 fans

Remember we used to have a White/Pink/Keaney out and they would put T shirts on the whole lower level?

This was even before Hurley.

Guess that's out of the budget now.

Yeah, I have a handful of shirts (that definitely no longer fit) from those games in my drawer. Not providing shirts seems a bit minor leagues especially as they're set to raise the minimum donation level to the Alumni Lounge. We want to charge major league prices for minor league benefits.

I cannot even tell you how many shirts that I have from games even from eons ago. It’s strange they don’t do it anymore? They’re all mostly good quality, too. Good for around the house. bring ‘em back!

6 common opponents to date:

Duquesne beat Charleston (Neutral) 90-72
URI lost at Charleston 85-70

Duquesne lost at UMASS 80-61
URI beat UMASS at home 89-77

Duquesne lost at home to Dayton 72-62
URI lost at Dayton 96-62

Duquesne lost at St Joseph’s 71-69
URI beat St Joseph’s at home 78-74

Duquesne beat St Bonaventure at home 54-50
URI lost at St Bonaventure 99-64

Duquesne beat Fordham at home 68-59
URI lost to Fordham at home 71-68



Advantage Duquesne vs Charleston, Dayton, St Bonaventure and Fordham

Advantage URI vs UMASS and St Joseph’s

Keith Dambrot will be at the game Saturday at URI following his wife’s successful breast cancer surgery on Thursday.

http://websites.milonic.com/duquesnefan ... 3Fid%253D1

Article from a week ago describing the situation with Keith Dambrot’s wife and the return last Saturday of Dae Dae Grant who is the leading scorer. Grant missed 3 games in concussion protocol and missed 14 days of practice

Grant is 4th Nationally in Free Throw Shooting at 94.8% hitting an amazing 92 of 97 FTs



The last time Duquesne won in Kingston was an 83-71 victory on Feb. 15, 2014 - 10 years ago

Heading down to Kingston with my daughter today. Have invitation to President's box so good food and a couple of beers. Being lazy am taking bus to Boston and train to Kingston. Last year was a treat as I ran into one of my Cross Country team members and never watched much of the game. Looking forward to meeting the president as I think he's been a worthy successor to President Dooley. Go Rhody!

My buddy who works in ticketing said they are expecting close to 6000 people today!!! That's awesome!

Let's get there early to make sure the arena is packed when they go live on National TV! According to the email that just went out, the Rams take the floor at 12:19pm! These guys deserve to run out to a packed house

Will be a near capacity crowd if the students show up.

I got an email that said that.."near capacity crowd"...why?
Thought it was Rhody vs Duquesne...is there something else happening there today?

(Or, maybe it's the 2,000 rally towels...speaking of which...I could care less if I get a rally towel or not. Not a complaint, just a suggestion... if it's a nationally televised game and you're asking people to Keaney (for visual effect, I assume)...why not just give 'everybody' a towel...and a balloon!)

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑3 months ago I got an email that said that.."near capacity crowd"...why?
Thought it was Rhody vs Duquesne...is there something else happening there today?

(Or, maybe it's the 2,000 rally towels...speaking of which...I could care less if I get a rally towel or not. Not a complaint, just a suggestion... if it's a nationally televised game and you're asking people to Keaney (for visual effect, I assume)...why not just give 'everybody' a towel...and a balloon!)

Talked to a marketing person and said a bunch of elementary schools are going from around the state, $10 tickets.

Rhody15 wrote: ↑3 months ago

RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑3 months ago They want everyone to wear Keaney:

KEANEY OUT
Let's paint The Ryan Center Keaney Blue for a nationally televised contest! Wear your favorite Keaney outfit!

Giveaway: Keaney Rally Towels for first 2000 fans

Remember we used to have a White/Pink/Keaney out and they would put T shirts on the whole lower level?

This was even before Hurley.

Guess that's out of the budget now.

Season ticket holders used to get 'gifts' too. I know they were kind of lame like the Rhody bath towel, the Koozie court, the tumbler or the Archie bobble head, but this year.....nothing.

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑3 months ago

Rhody15 wrote: ↑3 months ago

RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑3 months ago They want everyone to wear Keaney:

KEANEY OUT
Let's paint The Ryan Center Keaney Blue for a nationally televised contest! Wear your favorite Keaney outfit!

Giveaway: Keaney Rally Towels for first 2000 fans

Remember we used to have a White/Pink/Keaney out and they would put T shirts on the whole lower level?

This was even before Hurley.

Guess that's out of the budget now.

Season ticket holders used to get 'gifts' too. I know they were kind of lame like the Rhody bath towel, the Koozie court, the tumbler or the Archie bobble head, but this year.....nothing.

The “gift” this year was just a t shirt at the season ticket holder event.

But yea, we used to get multiple throughout the year. The gifts were pretty legit too.

Near capacity? There are a couple of thousand seats left. And I remember someone saying that early Saturday afternoon games were too early for the students. My guess is 'near capacity' will be about 5000.

Rhody15 wrote: ↑3 months ago

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑3 months ago

Rhody15 wrote: ↑3 months ago

Remember we used to have a White/Pink/Keaney out and they would put T shirts on the whole lower level?

This was even before Hurley.

Guess that's out of the budget now.

Season ticket holders used to get 'gifts' too. I know they were kind of lame like the Rhody bath towel, the Koozie court, the tumbler or the Archie bobble head, but this year.....nothing.

The “gift” this year was just a t shirt at the season ticket holder event.

But yea, we used to get multiple throughout the year. The gifts were pretty legit too.

Oh yeah, forgot about that....and a beer.

Rhody15 wrote: ↑3 months ago

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑3 months ago I got an email that said that.."near capacity crowd"...why?
Thought it was Rhody vs Duquesne...is there something else happening there today?

(Or, maybe it's the 2,000 rally towels...speaking of which...I could care less if I get a rally towel or not. Not a complaint, just a suggestion... if it's a nationally televised game and you're asking people to Keaney (for visual effect, I assume)...why not just give 'everybody' a towel...and a balloon!)

Talked to a marketing person and said a bunch of elementary schools are going from around the state, $10 tickets.

Wow, I thought we did NOT have a marketing person?

At this point I would say 5,000 is a very good crowd for URI. We suck don't forget.

We win easily today - I say by 12

ElmCityRhody wrote: ↑3 months ago We win easily today - I say by 12

Bold!

Dambrot Update - will supposedly be at game
https://triblive.com/sports/after-wifes ... de-island/

Rhody15 wrote: ↑3 months ago Will be a near capacity crowd if the students show up.

Beautiful Saturday in Narragansett… don’t expect more than 200-250 students in seats

Yeah assuming the students will all be at the mist today

No Rory in warm ups

ESPN + has the game starting at 2.

Hope they figure it out by tip off.

Correction, that’s the women’s game.

We have forced 3 turnovers in two minutes let's go!

What a treat to watch my team on TV with professional announcers.

Solid start. Love the energy and pace so far!

On USA.

11-7 Rhody. 1551

DG is that guy can score inside and out !

Let’s goooooooo

We are shooting like 85% so far! Wow! On fire!

Let’s build a cushion before the Dukes figure out how to take care of the ball.

Loving the hustle and energy so far!