Rams Rally, But Fall to Georgia Tech in Orlando

12/1/2014

Rhode Island outscored Georgia Tech 43-35 in the second half and closed on an 8-2 push under the final minute of play, but fell, 64-61 to Georgia Tech in the fifth place game at the Orlando Classic.

The Rams led 16-12 with 9:41 left in the first half after a T.J. Buchanan jumper. But the Yellow Jackets would close the half on a 17-2 run, taking a 29-18 lead into the break. URI committed 13 first half turnovers, translating into 14 GT points.

Tech would lead by as many as 14 in the game, but Rhody shot 53.8% from the floor to chip away at the deficit. E.C. Matthews and Hassan Martin each had 10 points in the second frame.

Inside the Box Score and Beyond

E.C. Matthews again led all scorers with 17 points. He made 6-of-13 from the floor and 3-of-8 from behind the arc. He added four assists and two steals in 35 minutes.
Suffering through early first half foul trouble, Hassan Martin finished with 10 points, a game-high eight rebounds, a blocked shot and two steals.
Jared Terrell was the third Ram in double figures, adding 10 points and two steals.
T.J. Buchanan provided a spark off the bench, with season-highs in scoring (9) and assists (5). The senior made 3-of-4 from the floor and 3-of-4 from the charity stripe.
After committing 13 first half turnovers, Rhody had only three in the second half. Their defensive effort caused eight Georgia Tech turns in the second half.
The Rams were whistled for a season-high 25 fouls and the Yellow Jackets held a 31-18 advantage at the charity stripe. Tech was 21-31 from the line.

Stat of the Day

34 - Rhode Island scored 34 of its 61 points in the paint.

What's Next

The Rams travel to Southern Miss on Saturday, Dec. 6. Game time in Hattiesburg is set for 8 p.m. ET.

The Rhody Sports Network will also carry this - and every game - live on B101 (101.5 FM), with Steve McDonald and Don Kaull. The pre-game show begins 30 minutes before tipoff.

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