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Saint Louis visits Kaur and Rhode Island

Dec. 28, 2024 03:57 AM EST

Saint Louis Billikens (6-7) at Rhode Island Rams (5-8) Kingston, Rhode Island; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Rhode Island hosts Saint Louis after Harsimran Kaur scored 21 points in Rhode Island's 77-37 victory over the Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash. The...

Man admits to setting fires at predominantly Black church in Rhode Island

Dec. 27, 2024 15:33 PM EST

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island man has admitted to using gasoline to set several fires around the exterior of a predominantly Black church earlier this year, according to a federal plea agreement. Prosecutors said Kevin Colantonio set several fires around the exterior of...

Javonte Brown, Sebastian Thomas help Rhode Island hold off Temple 85-79

Dec. 21, 2024 21:47 PM EST

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Javonte Brown scored 21 and Sebastian Thomas sealed the victory with a 3-pointer with 21 seconds left as Rhode Island knocked off Temple 85-79 on Saturday night at the Basketball Hall of Fame Classic. Brown added 10 rebounds for the Rams (11-1). Thomas...

Rhode Island Rams and the Temple Owls square off in Springfield, Massachusetts

Dec. 21, 2024 04:13 AM EST

Temple Owls (7-4) vs. Rhode Island Rams (10-1) Springfield, Massachusetts; Saturday, 6:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rams -2.5; over/under is 150.5 BOTTOM LINE: Temple and Rhode Island square off in Springfield, Massachusetts. The...

Rhode Island Rams and the Temple Owls play in Springfield, Massachusetts

Dec. 20, 2024 04:30 AM EST

Temple Owls (7-4) vs. Rhode Island Rams (10-1) Springfield, Massachusetts; Saturday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Temple and Rhode Island play at MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. The Rams have a 10-1 record in non-conference games. Rhode...

Rhode Island Rams face the Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash on 5-game losing streak

Dec. 20, 2024 03:56 AM EST

Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash (2-10) at Rhode Island Rams (4-8) Kingston, Rhode Island; Friday, 11 a.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Rhode Island comes into the matchup with Saint Francis (PA) as losers of five games in a row. The Rams have gone 2-3 at home. Rhode...

Rhode Island takes on Saint Francis (PA), looks to end 5-game slide

Dec. 19, 2024 04:00 AM EST

Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash (2-10) at Rhode Island Rams (4-8) Kingston, Rhode Island; Friday, 11 a.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Rhode Island heads into the matchup with Saint Francis (PA) as losers of five in a row. The Rams have gone 2-3 at home. Rhode Island...

Lawrence's 16 help Rhode Island take down Central Connecticut 77-69

Dec. 15, 2024 17:29 PM EST

KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Jamarques Lawrence's 16 points helped Rhode Island defeat Central Connecticut 77-69 on Sunday. Lawrence added seven assists for the Rams (10-1). David Green scored 14 points and added five rebounds. Tyonne Farrell shot 5 of 7 from the field and 2 of 6 from the...

Hackers hit Rhode Island benefits system in major cyberattack. Personal data could be released soon

Dec. 15, 2024 15:55 PM EST

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Cybercriminals could release personal data of many Rhode Islanders as early as this upcoming week in a major cyberattack that hit the state's online system for delivering health and human services benefits, Gov. Daniel McKee said. The hackers are demanding...

Thomas leads Rhode Island against Cent. Conn. St. after 22-point outing

Dec. 15, 2024 04:05 AM EST

Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (6-3) at Rhode Island Rams (9-1) Kingston, Rhode Island; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rams -9.5; over/under is 141.5 BOTTOM LINE: Rhode Island hosts Cent. Conn. St. after Sebastian Thomas scored 22...