The University of Maryland Eastern Shore men’s basketball team lost 67-47 to Rhode Island on Thursday night in Kingston, Rhode Island. The Hawks entered the game with a 1-4 record, while the Rhode Island Rams held a 4-0 record.
Rhode Island Pulls Away After Halftime
The Hawks led 21-15 with just over four minutes remaining in the first half after baskets by Isaiah Griffin and Lucius Gibson-Savadel. Rhode Island responded with an 8-0 run fueled by baskets from Dylan Williamson and took a 32-28 lead into halftime.
Rhode Island seized control midway through the second half. With the Hawks trailing by seven and fewer than nine minutes remaining, Javon Perry converted a dunk before Jalen Harper added a 3-pointer that pushed Rhode Island’s lead into double figures. University of Maryland Eastern Shore did not fully recover and fell 67-47.
Bobby Gardner Leads University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Bobby Gardner led University of Maryland Eastern Shore with 12 points, while Alvin Cole added 10. Isaiah Griffin finished with nine points after scoring in double figures in each of the previous four games.
Rhode Island also controlled the rebounding battle, outrebounding University of Maryland Eastern Shore 43-30. The Rams collected 13 second-chance points, compared with two for the Hawks.
University of Maryland Eastern Shore Men’s Basketball Next Game
The Hawks are scheduled to travel to Chicago on Tuesday to play DePaul.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
University of Maryland Eastern Shore held a six-point first-half lead before Rhode Island’s 8-0 run shifted the momentum. The rebounding gap and second-chance-point margin provided additional opportunities for the Rams, and Rhode Island’s second-half surge resulted in the 20-point victory.
Source: Original report
