Ryan Center, Kingston, RI
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
4:00PM
Media
TV: Cox/Yurview
Online: ESPN+
Radio: 101.5 FM (B101) or iHeart Radio App
Tune In Radio
Previews:
Manhattan Fan Forum
URI is back on US soil and looking to get back to their winning ways as they take on the Manhattan Jaspers at home in a late afternoon game the day before Thanksgiving. With students heading home for the holiday, expect a low attendance at this one. Even with the low attendance, URI should take home the “W”. Height won’t be an issue like it was against LSU as most of the high scorers for the Jaspars are guards. Fun fact, the last time these two teams faced off 14 years ago Rhody’s starting lineup featured 4 forwards & a center. I think this year’s team will be too quick & athletic for the Jaspers to contain. Speaking of too quick, Manhattan coach Steve Masiello was a walk on for Kentucky during the late 90s when old friend Rick “15 Seconds” Pitino was the coach.
Opponent
Record:
3-1, 0-0 in the MAAC
Last season: 11-21, 8-10 in the MAAC
Rankings:
RPI: 247
KenPom: 250
NCAA NET: 320
Leaders :
Points – Tykei Greene, 13.8 (Soph., G)
Rebounds – Tykei Greene, 7.3 (Soph., G)
Assists – Samir Stewart, 3.0 (Soph., G) (1.0 TO per game)
Historical
Series: 11-10
H: 8-4, A: 2-5, N: 1-1
Most Recent Matchup: 12/6/05 78-69 W at URI
Most Recent Win Streak: 1 – URI
Match-up Predictor: 87.4% Chance of URI Winning