Ryan Center, Kingston, RI
Friday, January 31, 2020
7:00PM
Media
TV: ESPN2
Online: ESPN2
Radio: 101.5 FM (B101) or Tune In Radio
Previews:
VCU’s Fan Forum
Rhody comes back to the Ryan Center to take on VCU after picking up their 7-conference victory in a row at George Mason. Rhody is winners of 7 out of the last 8 against their rival Rams. VCU & their fans are desperate for revenge & really need a quality road win. Look for them to come out of the gate fast. VCU runs 9 or 10 deep compared to Rhody’s 8, so fatigue could be an issue. No one on VCU is averaging more than 27 minutes a game while URI has 4 players playing over 30 minutes a game including Fatts & Dowtin playing over 35 min a game. Once again, the Langevine vs Santos-Silva is a great match-up. Cyril was held to just 2 points on 1-8 shooting while Santos-Silva went for 11 & 14. El Jefe has gotten his shot back, shooting 51.4% from the field over his last 3 games. If they keep playing like they have been in conference play Rhody should get the win in front of a sellout crowd Friday night. I predict a 68-63 victory. See you at Shaidzon for pregaming at 3:00 & the Mews for post game celebrating. Go Rhody!!
Opponent
Record:
16-5, 6-2 in the A10
Last season: 25-8, 16-2 in the A10
Rankings:
RPI: 43
KenPom: 43
NCAA NET: 33
Leaders :
Points – Marcus Santos-Silva 13.2 (Jr., F)
Rebounds – Marcus Santos-Silva, 9.2 (Jr., F)
Assists – Marcus Evans, 2.9 (Sr., G) (2.9 TO per game)
Historical
Series: 9-7
H: 4-1, A: 2-6, N: 3-0
Most Recent Matchup: 1/11/20 65-56 W at VCU
Most Recent Win Streak: 2 – URI
Match-up Predictor: 65.1% Chance of URI Winning