URI Wins at Davidson To Start Atlantic 10 Play at 2-0

(Photo courtesy: Dani Gariglio/Davidson Athletics)

University of Rhode Island Press Release

Rhode Island Starters
Kortright, House, Estevez, Green, Fuchs

Davidson Starters 
Bailey, Durkin, Spadone, Kochera, Skogman

How it Happened
Luis Kortright scored a career-high 26 points and Rhode Island scored 22 points at the free throw line while knocking off Davidson 79-74 Tuesday night.

The win was the third in a row for the Rams (8-7, 2-0 Atlantic 10).

In a game that featured several runs by both squads, it was URI holding off the host Wildcats (10-5, 0-2 A-10) down the stretch. With 7:51 to go, it was a one-point game after a Bailey Reed layup trimmed Rhody’s lead to 60-59. Kortright converted an old-fashioned three-point play on the next possession to push the lead back to four.

Davidson kept it close, but Rhode Island answered every time. A Tyson Brown layup extended the lead to six at 67-61. From there, it remained at least a four-point lead for the Rams. Kortright iced the game with two free throws to make it 75-67 with 49 seconds to go, helping Rhody win its second straight conference game.

Inside the Box Score

• The victory was Rhode Island’s first away from the Ryan Center this season, snapping a five-game road skid and a nine-game streak overall in games away from home.
• Guard Luis Kortright led all players with 26 points, a new career high. He was 7-of-11 from the field and 9-for-10 at the free throw line.
• Kortright also had five assists and a blocked shot.
• Forward David Fuchs had 10 points and 11 rebounds. It was his third consecutive double-double.
• Guard Zek Montgomery had six points and seven rebounds.
• Forward David Green made his first start as a Ram. He was limited to 11 minutes by foul trouble, but he still had six points, two rebounds and a block, most of which came in the second half.
• Forward Tyson Brown provided a boost in the second half. All seven of his points came after the break, and his hustle created multiple offensive rebounds for the Rams.
• Guard Jaden House had 10 points and three rebounds.
• Rhode Island was 22-of-33 as a team from the charity stripe.
• The Rams also hit seven 3-point shots, all of which came in the first half.
• The Rams had a 35-27 edge on the boards.

What’s Next
Rhode Island is back in the Ryan Center Saturday, Jan. 13. Game time is 2 p.m. on ESPN+.