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Richmond Downs Rhode Island 69-61 - Match Report
Nathan Cayo scored 19 points leading Richmond to a 69-61 victory over Rhode Island at Thomas M. Ryan Center on Sunday.
Bettors who backed Richmond were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +3.0 at sportsbooks.
Blake Francis had 13 points for Richmond and Nick Sherod chipped in with 13 points. Grant Golden had 5 assists for them, while Nathan Cayo was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Rhode Island got 17 points from Tyrese Martin in a losing cause and another 13 points from Jeff Dowtin. Fatts Russell contributed 4 assists for them, while Tyrese Martin had 12 rebounds.
Richmond was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Rhode Island had a 46-41 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Richmond heads into a battle against Saint Louis. Rhode Island, meanwhile, will have their next action against Davidson.