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Rhode Island Defeats La Salle 73-60 - Recap

Jeremy Sheppard scored 25 points for Rhode Island on Wednesday, leading them to a 73-60 victory over La Salle at Tom Gola Arena.

Rhode Island was a favorite by -7.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.

Fatts Russell had 14 points for Rhode Island and Makhel Mitchell chipped in with 11 points. Fatts Russell had 6 assists for them, while Antwan Walker was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 5 boards.

La Salle got a 15-point performance from Christian Ray, who was supported by 9 points from Jack Clark. Sherif Kenney had 3 assists in a losing cause for La Salle, while Christian Ray grabbed 6 rebounds.

Rhode Island was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Rhode Island had a 27-23 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Rhode Island heads into a battle against Dayton. La Salle, meanwhile, will have their next action against VCU.