Rhode Island Rams @ Providence Friars
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
URI | 37 | 34 | 71 |
PROV | 41 | 49 | 90 |
Jones scores 18 as Providence knocks off Rhode Island 90-71
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- — Jamier Jones scored 18 points off of the bench to lead Providence over Rhode Island 90-71 on Saturday.
Jones shot 7 of 7 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line for the Friars (6-4). Stefan Vaaks scored 18 points and added three steals. Jaylin Sellers shot 4 of 5 from the field, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line to finish with 14 points, while adding 10 rebounds.
Jonah Hinton finished with 23 points for the Rams (7-3). Myles Corey added 15 points, four assists and two steals for Rhode Island. Jahmere Tripp also put up 12 points and four assists.
A 12-0 Providence run in the first half tied the game. The teams entered the break with Providence ahead 41-37, while Vaaks led their club in scoring with 17 points.
Providence took the lead for what would be the final time on Sellers' jump shot with 12:55 left in the second half.
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Game Information
Providence, RI
Referee:Lamar Simpson
Referee:Tim Clougherty
Referee:Greg Evans
2025-26 Standings
| Atlantic 10 Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason | 5-0 | - | 17-1 |
| Saint Louis | 5-0 | - | 17-1 |
| Dayton | 5-0 | - | 14-4 |
| George Washington | 3-2 | 2 | 12-6 |
| VCU | 3-2 | 2 | 12-6 |
| Davidson | 3-2 | 2 | 11-6 |
| Saint Joseph's | 3-2 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Richmond | 3-3 | 2.5 | 13-6 |
| Duquesne | 2-3 | 3 | 10-8 |
| La Salle | 2-4 | 3.5 | 6-13 |
| Rhode Island | 1-4 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Fordham | 1-5 | 4.5 | 10-9 |
| Loyola Chicago | 1-5 | 4.5 | 5-14 |
| St. Bonaventure | 0-5 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Big East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UConn | 8-0 | - | 18-1 |
| St. John's | 6-1 | 1.5 | 13-5 |
| Villanova | 5-2 | 2.5 | 14-4 |
| Creighton | 5-3 | 3 | 11-8 |
| Seton Hall | 4-3 | 3.5 | 14-4 |
| DePaul | 3-4 | 4.5 | 11-7 |
| Xavier | 3-4 | 4.5 | 11-7 |
| Butler | 2-5 | 5.5 | 11-7 |
| Providence | 2-5 | 5.5 | 9-9 |
| Georgetown | 1-6 | 6.5 | 9-9 |
| Marquette | 1-7 | 7 | 6-13 |
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