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Rhode Island Defeats La Salle 72-70 - Recap
Ishmael Leggett scored 20 points leading Rhode Island to a 72-70 victory over La Salle at Thomas M. Ryan Center on Saturday.
Rhode Island won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -5.5-point spread.
Rhode Island got 18 points from Jalen Carey and another 12 points from Brayon Freeman. Ishmael Leggett contributed 4 assists, while Malik Martin cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
La Salle got 16 points from Josh Nickelberry in a losing cause and another 15 points from Khalil Brantley. Khalil Brantley contributed 6 assists for them, while Mamadou Doucoure had 6 rebounds.
Rhode Island trailed at halftime, 40-30.
The rebound battle favored Rhode Island as they grabbed 38 boards, while La Salle only had 30
Next game, Rhode Island takes its act on the road to face Saint Joseph's looking for another win. For La Salle, they head home to face George Washington.