URI basketball dominates Southern New Hampshire in final tune-up before opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 10:09 AM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
The University of Rhode Island men's basketball team defeated Southern New Hampshire 101-61 in their last exhibition on October 27. Matas Deniusas recorded a double-double with 20 points and 16 rebounds, leading the Rams to a strong performance in the paint. URI controlled the game from start to finish, pulling down 63 rebounds and forcing turnovers to generate offense. Coach Archie Miller emphasized the team's need to prepare for the upcoming season opener against Holy Cross next Tuesday amid the Rams' continued adjustments to their lineup.
- •URI rebounds 63-29, dominant on the offensive glass.
- •Deniusas leads with 20 points and 16 rebounds.
- •All but three of URI's 33 two-point field goals come in the paint.
- •Next game is against Holy Cross on November 3.
- 10:09 AMYahoo Sports — 3 takeaways from URI basketball’s last tune-up before season opener
"The Rams dominated on the glass and turned that into offense as they prepare for next week's season opener
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