Rams Fall Short to Friars

12/11/2014

E.C. Matthews led all scorers with 27 points, but the Rams fell to Providence, 68-60, at the Dunkin Donuts Center on Wednesday night.

Providence had two players in double-figures to answer 18 combined points from Matthews and Hassan Martin, and the Friars took a 31-26 lead into halftime.

Rhody opened the second half on an explosive 6-0 run, highlighted by Hassan Martin and Jared Terrell dunks, taking a 32-31 lead, minutes into the second frame. Providence answered with an 8-2 run of their own, retaking the lead and extending it to 39-34 with 14:35 left.

Rhode Island's full court press caused trouble for Providence in the final minutes and the Rams went on a 10-3 run to make it a 63-60 Friars lead. Providence went on to score the final five points of the game and took the 68-60 victory.

Inside the Box Score and Beyond

Matthews led all Rhode Island scorers with a season-high 27 points, ten of which came before halftime.
He also added three rebounds in his sixth double-digit night of the season.
The sophomore guard was 9-15 from the field and 6-8 from the free throw line.
Martin added 12 points and five rebounds, his fourth game with at least 10 points and five boards.
Gilvydas Biruta battled foul trouble throughout, but added six points and five rebounds on 3-4 shooting. He also added two assists.
Rhode Island shot 47 percent from the floor (22-47) and were above 50 percent in the second half.
The Rams had 34 points in the paint and 10 second chance points.

Stat of the Day

27 - E.C. Matthews' season-high point total of 27 points is the most points scored by a Ram in any game this season.

Photo of the night

Not everyone at the sold out Dunkin Donuts Center was enjoying the game!

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