Box Score What It Means:
Rhode Island drops its fourth straight game - and third straight at home - in a 76-74 overtime loss to Maine. The Rams also fall to 0-2 in overtime games this year, dropping the season opener in extra frames at George Mason on Nov. 11.
Inside the Box Score and Beyond:
* Jamal Wilson (19 points/11 rebounds) and Orion Outerbridge (14 points/10 rebounds) each tallied a double-double in the ballgame. The last time two Rhody players registered a double-double in the same game was against George Washington on March 2, 2011 (Wilson 13p/11r, Delroy James 12p/11r).
* For the fourth time this season, at least four of the Rams' five starters reached double-figures in scoring. Wilson and Nikola Malesevic led the way with 19 points apiece, while Outerbridge and Jonathan Holton each had 14 points.
* With Maine showing primarily zone defense, Rhode Island attempted 34 3-pointers, tying a team record. URI last attempted 34 treys at home against Charlotte on Feb. 12, 2011.
* Malesevic led the team with 14 3-point attempts - the most since Akeem Richmond chucked it up 15 times in that Charlotte game a season ago.
* The Rams grabbed a season-high 27 offensive rebounds, leading to 22 second-chance points.
* Neither team shot the ball particularly well in the overtime period. Maine was 0-for-5 from the floor, while Rhody was 1-for-8.
* For the seventh time in eight games, Rhode Island had more turnovers than assists. URI is 0-7 when posting a negative assist/turnover ratio.
What's Next:
The Runnin' Rams host Virginia Tech on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at the Thomas M. Ryan Center. Tipoff time is set for 7 p.m. The game will be televised live on Cox Sports Television, with Eric Frede and Abu Bakr on the broadcast call.
Rhody fans can also listen to the game live on the Beltone Hearing Aid Centers Rams Radio Network (B101 - 101.5 FM), with Steve McDonald and Don Kaull. This - and all Rhody games on radio - can be heard on the internet or your iPhone/Blackberry/Android device with the iHeartRadio app.
