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Post by rgs318 on Dec 12, 2016 9:44:57 GMT -5
Rhode Island is currently 6-4. They have wins over Dartmouth, Marist, Brown, Cincinnati, Belmont and Old Dominion. Their losses were to Duke, Valpariso, Providence and Houston. They have lost three of their last four games...all on the road. They are 5-0 at home.
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Post by hchoops on Dec 12, 2016 10:00:14 GMT -5
Cincinnati is a very impressive win, with a healthy team
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Dec 12, 2016 10:04:15 GMT -5
Hassan Martin is still out indefinitely with a quad injury. He didn't play in their loss to Houston over the weekend.
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Post by rgs318 on Dec 12, 2016 10:13:02 GMT -5
PROBABLE STARTERS:
10 Cyril Langevine.....F (Fr 6'8" 225) 3 ppg / 2 rpg / 12 mpg
23 Kuran Iverson.......F (Sr 6'9" 215) 8 ppg / 6 rpg / 22 mpg
00 E.C. Matthews......G (Jr 6'5" 200) 15 ppg / 4 rpg / 30 mpg
01 Jarvis Garrett........G (Jr 6'0" 175) 8 ppg / 2 rpg / 26 mpg
32 Jared Terrell.........G (Jr 6'3" 215) 14 ppg / 3 rpg / 31 mpg
TOP SUBS:
13 Stanford Robinson..G (Jr 6'4" 200) 5 ppg / 3 rpg / 17 mpg
45 Nicola Akele............F (So 6'8" 215) 3 ppg / 2 rpg / 15 mpg
11 Jeff Dowtin..............G (Fr 6'3" 170) 2 ppg / 0 rpg / 9 mpg
The Rams are outscoring opponents by 8 ppg (74-66).
They out-rebound opponents by 2 mpg (36-34) and by 1 off. reb. per game (12-11).
The have 20 more steals and 30 more blocks than their opponents.
They have shot 46% on FG and 36% from 3.
Opponents have shot 41% on FG and 30% from 3.
Houston beat them with 3 point shots (6 of 12 = 50%) and at the FT line (26 of 31 = 84%). Houston won by 5 (82-77).
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Post by hchoops on Dec 12, 2016 10:45:48 GMT -5
I believe that Robinson also was out in their last game
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Dec 12, 2016 10:49:28 GMT -5
I believe that Robinson also was out in their last game He played 18 minutes against Houston. Christian Thompson, a reserve guard, missed the game with a knee injury. He's been averaging 13 MPG this season. |
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Post by rgs318 on Dec 12, 2016 10:58:21 GMT -5
Massey has URI as a 13 point favorite with an 88% chance for the win. I would point out that Monmouth (a team most feel the Cross could have/should have beaten) is ranked ahead of URI by Massey (Monmouth at #62 / URI at #72). HC can take this with the sort of game we showed against Quinnipiac. Our early 3 point shooting at Rhode Island can tell us if we have a chance for the upset.
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Dec 12, 2016 11:04:51 GMT -5
This would be the best win HC has had, in terms of quality of opponent, since St. Joseph's in 2007.
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Post by rgs318 on Dec 12, 2016 17:30:19 GMT -5
Here is the URI writeup from the Houston Game:
How It Happened
Houston outscored the Rams by 10 in the second half and 15-9 over the final 4:33 of the game to seal the 82-77 win.
In a game that featured six ties and 13 lead changes, Rhode Island jumped out to an 11-2 lead less than 4:00 into the game. The Rams led the entire first half, shooting 46.2% from the floor during the first 20:00 of action. An offensive board and put back by Cyril Langevine with 11 seconds put the Rams up, 42-35, but a tip-in at the buzzer by the Cougars made it 42-37 at the break. [Does this first half sound familiar to HC fans?]
After a Kuran Iverson jumper to start the second half made it 44-37, Houston began an 11-2 run. A Rob Gray 3-pointer with 15:38 to play gave the Cougars their first lead of the game. There were five lead changes and two ties over the next three-plus minutes as both teams traded baskets. E.C. Matthews tied the game at 62-62 with a layup with 7:19 to play but Houston rattled off five unanswered, taking a 67-62 lead with 6:25 to go. Rhody rallied back and after Stanford Robinson converted a traditional three-point play with 4:33 left in regulation, URI led 68-67.
UH went on a 6-0 push over the next 2:33, putting the game out of reach. The Cougars led by as many as eight - 80-72 - down the stretch.
Inside the Box Score
E.C. Matthews led all scorers with a season-high 31 points. The 6-5 guard was 12-of-23 from the floor and 6-of-12 from beyond the arc. He added five rebounds in 32 minutes of play.
Cyril Langevine continued to shine as he made his second collegiate start. The 6-8 forward registered his first career double-double with 10 points and 11 boards.
Langevine was 8-of-11 from the foul line while tallying two assists, two blocked shots and two steals in 27 minutes.
After missing much of the first half due to foul trouble, Kuran Iverson added 10 points, seven boards, two assists and three blocked shots.
Jarvis Garrett added eight points and four assists while Jared Terrell had nine points, three boards, and two assists.
Rhody's bench tallied nine points - six for Stanford Robinson and three for Jeff Dowtin.
As a team, the Rams connected on 44.1% from the floor and 36.0% from the perimeter (9-25). Rhody converted 16-of-23 from the foul line.
URI outrebounded Houston, 37-34, including holding a 15-10 edge on the offensive glass.
Houston went 26-for-31 from the foul line, attempting eight more free throws over the 40 minutes of action. A combined 43 fouls were whistled (URI 25; UH 18).
Stat of the Game, pt. I
16 - Rhode Island scored 16 second-chance points on 15 offensive boards. Cyril Langevine corralled a team-high four offensive rebounds while Kuran Iverson had three.
Stat of the Game, pt. II
2 - Today's game was the second time E.C. Matthews scored 30 or more points. His previous 30-point game was a 32-point affair vs. Duquesne Feb. 15, 2014.
What's Next
Rhody returns to action on Sunday, Dec. 18 when it hosts Holy Cross at 12:30 p.m. at the Thomas M. Ryan Center.
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Post by hchoops on Dec 13, 2016 16:33:06 GMT -5
Pomeroy has them at 43 today
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Post by Non Alum Dave on Dec 13, 2016 18:57:33 GMT -5
If we want to have any chance for the upset, I feel like we absolutely have to come out and hit our first few perimeter shots (like last Sunday). I nominate this type of shot- RChamp seems to LOVE this spot on the floor (saw it against the Q):
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Post by rgs318 on Dec 13, 2016 19:35:17 GMT -5
Thanks for posting that great highlight video!
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Post by DiMarz on Dec 13, 2016 20:07:27 GMT -5
If we want to have any chance for the upset, I feel like we absolutely have to come out and hit our first few perimeter shots (like last Sunday). I nominate this type of shot- RChamp seems to LOVE this spot on the floor (saw it against the Q): Great game! nobody missed a shot!!! |
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Post by hcnation on Dec 13, 2016 20:50:42 GMT -5
Listening to Hurley coaches show, next 2 games for Rhode Island are against Princeton Offenses with William and and Mary after the Cross.
Rhode Island asst David Cox who was asst at Georgetown 2007 -10 will put together the PO game plan.
5-10" Jarvis Garrett PG play this year needs improvement.
The 2 players out will not be playing until sometime during conference play .
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Post by hcnation on Dec 13, 2016 20:57:39 GMT -5
Hc87 counterpart on RI board
Frank Keaney
Re: Dan Hurley Coach's Show
10 hours ago
Next,"We gotta put da bawl in da baskit",
"Our seenyiz have gotta step up",
"Itz awl parta da prociss".
"We need betta infrastructya".
"Ya gotta hand it tuem".
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Post by lou on Dec 14, 2016 21:49:19 GMT -5
URI 18th in country for least turnovers, 109 in 10 games ... tied with Holy Cross, 109 in 10 games
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Dec 15, 2016 13:50:48 GMT -5
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Post by DiMarz on Dec 15, 2016 15:09:50 GMT -5
I understand from a UMass friend that Hurley puts on quite a show on the sidelines...He is a bit demonstrative...
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Post by rgs318 on Dec 15, 2016 16:57:49 GMT -5
I understand from a UMass friend that Hurley puts on quite a show on the sidelines...He is a bit demonstrative... That can be an understatement.  |
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Post by hchoops on Dec 15, 2016 17:03:07 GMT -5
My favorite is when his assistants have to physical restrain him from attacking orricials--not a one time occurrence.
Even after he won the league title at Wagner, his fellow coaches did not vote him coach of the year, which was rare.
Countdown to Sota's defense of a St.Ben's coach
3,2,
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Dec 16, 2016 14:44:24 GMT -5
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Post by rgs318 on Dec 17, 2016 21:49:53 GMT -5
FROM THE URI SITE:
Rhody Hosts Holy Cross on Sunday Afternoon
Rhody Hosts Holy Cross on Sunday Afternoon
Dec 16, 2016
Rhody Game Day Central
Gamenotes: vs. Holy Cross
RHODE ISLAND VS. HOLY CROSS - ALL-TIME SERIES
Tonight marks the 41st meeting between Rhode Island and Holy Cross.
The Rams are 14-26 all-time versus the Crusaders, dating back to 1908-09. Rhode Island dropped 17 consecutive games to the Jesuit school from Worcester, through the Bob Cousy (1946-50) and Tom Heinsohn (1953-56) eras, into 1962-63. URI won the last meeting - a 74-56 decision at the Ryan Center on Dec. 2, 2015. HC is now tied with Rutgers as URI's 17th most common opponent (41 games).
RHODE ISLAND VS. THE PATRIOT LEAGUE
Rhode Island is 6-1 all-time against Patriot League opponents. Last year, the Rams earned two Patriot League wins - American and Holy Cross.
Holy Cross is a charter member of the Patriot League, which began play in 1990-91.
RHODE ISLAND AT THE ALEX AND ANI COURT AT THE THOMAS M. RYAN CENTER
Rhode Island holds a 150-75 all-time record in the Thomas M. Ryan Center. The Rams are 77-25 in the regular season and 86-26 overall in non-conference games played at the Thomas M. Ryan Center. URI has won 17 of its last 19 and 26 of its last 30 home non-conference games
Last season marked the 11th time in venue history that the Rams won 10 or more home games in a single season.
Rhode Island's inaugural victory in the building was a 73-71 OT affair vs. USC (Nov. 26, 2002). Rhody's last home game - a 51-39 victory over ODU - marked the 150th all-time win at the Thomas M. Ryan Center.
TODAY'S RHODE ISLAND FACTS YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT
For the first time since 2013-14, two Rhody players - Hassan Martin and E.C. Matthews - each have a 30-point performance.
The last time three different URI players had a 30-point game in the same season: 1967-68
Rhody has allowed opponents to shoot better than 50.0% in a half on three occasions this season (20 total halves).
URI is tied for second in the A-10 with Dayton in points per possession (1.10). St. Bonaventure & La Salle top the list (1.13).
Rhode Island is the only team in the Atlantic 10 to have three players rank among the top 20 in the league in scoring.
TODAY IN RHODE ISLAND BASKETBALL - DECEMBER 18
Rhode Island is 5-9 all-time in games played on December 18 - including a 74-66 loss to Holy Cross in 1982 (Providence Civic Center).
THE HOUSTON GAME - TRENDS, FACTS, FIGURES, AND OTHER STUFF
There were six ties and 13 lead changes over the 40 minutes of play between the Rams and Cougars. For the second time this season (Valpo was the other), an opponent made (26) more free throws than Rhode Island attempted (23). E.C. Matthews connected on his first four 3FG attempts en route to his season-high 31 points. Cyril Langevine registered a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds - and one field goal made.
THE NON-CONFERENCE SLATE ONE OF THE BEST IN THE NATION
Rhode Island has played five teams ranked in the top 50 of the NCAA RPI through the first 10 games of the season.
Duke (19), Providence (25), Valparaiso (32), and Houston (39), and Cincinnati (45) are ranked in the top 50.
Only two teams in the top 60 of the RPI have played five opponents ranked among the top 50. Nebraska is the other.
The average RPI of the four losses this season - 29. Total point differential in those games - 21 points.
Valpo, Providence, and Houston - were true road games; Cincinnati and Duke - were neutral-site contests.
KenPom.com rankings of Rhody's opponents: Duke (1), Cincinnati (21), Providence (51), Houston (54), Valparaiso (81).
Through games of Dec. 15, Rhody's strength of schedule (SOS) is ranked 34th nationally.
MATTHEWS HEATING UP - SEASON-HIGH 31 AT HOUSTON
E.C. Matthews poured in a game and season-high 31 points at Houston on Dec. 10. The 6-5 guard connected on his first four 3-point attempts en route to making six 3FG for the game. It was the second straight game that Matthews led the team in scoring - he had a game-high 15 points vs. ODU.
Over his last two games, Matthews is averaging 23.0 points while shooting 47.2% from the floor and 44.4% from the perimeter. Prior to the ODU game, he was averaging 7.5 points and shooting just under 29% over a four-game stretch. He ranks second on the team - and 14th in the Atlantic 10 - in scoring, at 15.4 points per game.
LANGEVINE ANNOUNCING PRESENCE WITH AUTHORITY
Cyril Langevine tallied his first collegiate double-double last time out at Houston, with 10 points and 11 rebounds.
The 6-8 forward is averaging 6.5 points and 8.0 rebounds since entering the starting lineup on Dec. 6 vs. ODU.
The freshman post player has tallied six blocked shots in his last two games - including a season-high four swats vs. ODU.
Through the first eight games of the season, Langevine averaged less than 10 minutes of play per game.
He played 23 minutes against ODU and saw 27 minutes of action at Houston.
SUPREME DEFENSIVE EFFORT VS. ODU
Lowest Point Total (39)
The 39 points were the fewest by a Rhody opponent in a single-game since Nov. 29, 2005, when Boston University scored 38 points.
It set a new Ryan Center record for fewest points allowed. The previous mark was 42, on Nov. 13, 2015 vs. American.
It is the 10th-lowest single-game point total in a game featuring two NCAA Division I teams this season.
First Half Point Total (17)
The Rams held ODU to 17 first half points - the lowest first half total since La Salle scored 17 points on Jan. 22, 2015.
Prior to that, on Dec. 22, 2013, New Hampshire scored 15 first half points.
Turnovers (19)
Rhody forced 19 turnovers and notched 10 steals - the second time this season with at least 19 TO forced and 10 steals.
URI forced 20 turnovers and registered 12 steals in the season opener vs. Dartmouth on Nov. 11, 2016.
3-pointers Made (0)
URI held ODU without a made 3-point FG (0-6) - the last time a Rhody foe did not make a 3FG was Feb. 22, 2010 (Fordham 0-5).
FG% Defense (29.2%) URI's FG% defensive mark of 29.2% was the lowest since holding Cleveland State to 27.3% from the floor on Nov. 21, 2015.
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Post by ncaam on Dec 18, 2016 7:33:33 GMT -5
Remember 12 30 tipoff
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Post by rgs318 on Dec 18, 2016 9:19:30 GMT -5
Thanks for the reminder. Unusual starting time. |
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Post by HC92 on Dec 18, 2016 10:34:02 GMT -5
Going to be at my sons' games today so updates here will be appreciated. Hope our shots are falling.
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