Rhode Island edge Charlotte 71-70 in OT

KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) – Jamal Wilson's last-second layup after
rebounding a teammate's miss lifted Rhode Island past Charlotte
71-70 Saturday.
      Those were the only points for Wilson, who had scored just 11
previously this season for the Rams (16-9, 7-4 Atlantic 10
Conference).
      After Marquis Jones' layup with 12 seconds remaining brought
Rhode Island within 70-69, Nikola Malesevic stole the ball back.
Jones missed a layup and Akeem Richmond's 3-point try was put back
by Wilson.
      The 49ers (10-14, 2-8) led 40-23 early in the second half before
a 20-4 run, including three 3-pointers by Richmond, brought Rhode
Island within one, 44-43 with 10:50 left in regulation.
      Richmond led the Rams with 20 points, including six 3-pointers,
and Malesevic had 19.
      Chris Braswell, whose two free throws with 8 seconds left in
regulation sent the game to overtime, and Derrio Green each scored
17 for Charlotte.
      
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