Rhode Island leans on defense to stop La Salle 56-54
KINGSTON, R.I. -- — Ishmael Leggett's layup with 23 seconds remaining and Makhi Mitchell's 10 points helped carry Rhode Island to its eighth straight home win as it beat La Salle 56-54 on Wednesday night.
Clifton Moore missed a contested layup and Christian Ray and Jhamir Brickus missed 3-pointers all in the final 11 seconds of the same possession for the Explorers to end it.
Makhel Mitchell added 10 points and four blocks for the Rams (12-4, 3-1 Atlantic 10 Conference), who forced a season-high 20 turnovers. Antwan Walker grabbed nine rebounds for Rhode Island
Moore scored 10 points, Jack Clark grabbed nine rebounds and Mamadou Doucoure secured seven boards for the Explorers (6-9, 1-4).
La Salle scored a season-low 19 points after halftime.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- James Breeding
- Terry Oglesby
- Paul Szelc
2024-25 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason | 6-1 | - | 15-5 |
| VCU | 5-1 | 0.5 | 15-4 |
| Saint Louis | 4-1 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Duquesne | 4-2 | 1.5 | 9-10 |
| Dayton | 3-3 | 2.5 | 13-6 |
| Saint Joseph's | 3-3 | 2.5 | 12-7 |
| Massachusetts | 3-3 | 2.5 | 8-11 |
| St. Bonaventure | 3-4 | 3 | 15-5 |
| Rhode Island | 3-4 | 3 | 14-5 |
| George Washington | 2-3 | 3 | 13-5 |
| Loyola Chicago | 2-3 | 3 | 11-7 |
| La Salle | 2-3 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Davidson | 2-4 | 3.5 | 12-7 |
| Richmond | 2-4 | 3.5 | 7-12 |
| Fordham | 0-5 | 5 | 8-10 |
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