WHAT IT MEANS

Rhode Island dropped its sixth straight game – and ninth in its first 10 games – in a 96-64 decision at Georgia State.  Rhody's 1-9 record ties for the slowest start to a season since the 1983-84 campaign and the six straight losses are the most since a nine-game slide in 2004-05.

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE AND BEYOND

* Rhode Island led 15-13 with 12:37 left in the first half before Georgia State scored 14 unanswered points en route to a 28-8 run which put the game out of reach.

* Georgia State connected on 54.8% of its shots from the floor – the sixth Rhody opponent to shoot 50.0% or better

* Jamal Wilson led the Rams with 20 points – his third game with 20 or more points – and eighth game in double-figures.

*  Head coach Jim Baron again shuffled the starting lineup, as T.J. Buchanan, Anthony Malhoit, and Rayvon Harris earned the nod in the first five.

*  Buchanan – who missed the Virginia Tech with an injury – had two points and two assists in 18 minutes before re-injuring his ankle.

* Harris was also solid – scoring six points in 13 minutes.  The Raleigh, N.C. native knocked down 4-of-5 from the charity stripe and also blocked a shot.

*  Atlanta native Dominique McKoy had one of his best games in his early career.  The 6-7 forward had seven points (3-5 FG) and five rebounds in 25 minutes.

* One bright spot on the afternoon was the Rams' performance from the free throw line.  Rhody connected on 13-of-17 from the charity stripe, including 8-of-9 in the first half.

* Over the last two games, URI is 34-of-41 from the foul line – almost an 83% clip

WHAT'S NEXT

After a week off during the final exams period, Rhode Island returns to action on Sunday, Dec. 18 at home when it hosts Yale in a 2 p.m. matchup.  The game can be seen live on Cox Sports HD, with Mike Mancuso and Chris DiSano providing the broadcast call. 

Additionally, this and every Rhody game can be heard live on the Beltone Hearing Aid Centers Rams Radio Network (WHJJ 920 AM), with Steve McDonald and Don Kaull.