Jan. 28, 2009

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Rhode Island (14-7, 3-3 A-10) 67
vs. Temple (11-8, 3-2 A-10) 59
Attendance: 5,028

- Rhode Island's win over Temple marked its first victory at home over the Owls since March 1, 2006. In that game, URI defeated TU 69-63.

- The Owls hold a 50-15 lead in the all-time series, which dates back to the 1940-41 season.

- Rhody's win over Temple improved URI's record to 3-3 in the Atlantic 10 Conference. The win also moved the Rams to 8-1 at home this season.

- The Rams 67-59 victory over the Owls marks the third time this season URI has held an opponent under 60 points and the first since its 79-50 victory over Akron.

- Rhody outshot Temple 51.0-39.1 percent from the field. URI has shot over 50 percent in six games at home this season and are 6-0 in those contests.

- URI improved to 9-3 when leading at the half this season.

- URI holds a 68-35 record in the Ryan Center since the area opened play on Nov. 26, 2002.

- Since its inaugural season in the conference during the 1980-81 season, URI has posted a 209-254 all-time record in Atlantic 10 play.

- Senior forward Kahiem Seawright scored a team-high 17 points against Temple. This season, Seawright has reached double-figures in scoring on 16 separate occasions.