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Cayman Islands Classic - Recap - Rhode Island Defeats Illinois State 57-44
Brayon Freeman scored 21 points leading Rhode Island to a 57-44 victory over Illinois State at John Gray Gymnasium on Wednesday.
Rhode Island was a -3.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Ishmael Leggett had 18 points for Rhode Island and Josaphat Bilau chipped in with 10 points. Ishmael Leggett had 2 assists for them, while Josaphat Bilau was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Illinois State got a 14-point performance from Kendall Lewis, who was supported by 8 points from Malachi Poindexter. Darius Burford had 3 assists in a losing cause for Illinois State, while Seneca Knight grabbed 7 rebounds.
Rhode Island led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Rhode Island won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-21.
Rhode Island heads into a battle against Boston College. Illinois State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Murray State.