Sept. 11, 2004

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island quarterback Jayson Davis ran for three touchdowns as the Rams beat Central Connecticut State 39-7 on Saturday.

Davis scored on runs of 3, 11 and 4 yards, as Rhode Island (2-0) took a 20-0 halftime lead with three second-quarter touchdowns and was never challenged in its home opener.

Davis ran for 68 yards on 13 carries, while Jason Ham led the Rams with 133 yards on 20 attempts and two touchdowns. Marquis Morrison had the lone score for CCSU (1-1) on a 21-yard TD run in the third quarter.

Jerell Jones added a touchdown run for Rhode Island, which gained 395 yards rushing on 67 carries and held a 488-203 advantage in total yards. The Blue Devils only converted 4 of 15 third-down conversions and wee held to 16 first downs to 29 for Rhode Island.

Timothy Sheard gained 76 yards on 14 carries to lead CCSU.