Rhode Island Downs Drexel 74-68 - Match Report
Rhode Island Downs Drexel 74-68 - Match Report
Drexel was victimized by Delroy James for 33 points as Rhode Island defeated them 74-68 in NCAA action on Wednesday.
Rhode Island earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the 9-point spread.
Rhode Island got 11 points from Marquis Jones and another 10 points from Will Martell. Daniel West contributed 5 assists, while Marquis Jones cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Drexel got a 17-point performance from Gerald Colds, who was supported by 16 points from Samme Givens. Derrick Thomas had 3 assists in a losing cause for Drexel, while Daryl McCoy grabbed 11 rebounds.
Rhode Island hit the break leading 36-33 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Drexel as they grabbed 43 boards, while Rhode Island only had 38.
