Rhode Island Starters
Harris, Russell, Martin, Langevine, Dowtin

Western Kentucky Starters
Savage, Anderson, Justice, Hollingsworth, Williams

How it Happened
Rhode Island won its second straight game, outlasting Western Kentucky in an overtime battle, 86-82, Saturday afternoon at the Ryan Center.

Carried early by Tyrese Martin (15 first-half points) and the play of Antwan Walker, Rhode Island (7-3) led for most of regulation. The Rams got ahead by as many as 11 in the second half before the Hilltoppers (7-4) came all the way back.

After Western Kentucky's Carson Williams hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer of regulation, Rhody had to regroup for the extra session. Though the Rams never trailed in overtime, the visiting Hilltoppers were able to respond twice to URI baskets and tie the score. A layup by Cyril Langevine with 2:07 left in OT put the Rams ahead for good, as defense and free throws secured the victory.

Jermaine Harris had two steals and Fatts Russell scored Rhode Island's final four points - all on free throws - as the Rams won their final non-conference home game of the regular season.

Inside the Box Score

• With the win, Rhody improves to 6-0 at the Ryan Center this season. 
• The Rams combined for 21 assists while committing just 10 turnovers through 45 minutes of play.
• Rhode Island outscored Western Kentucky in the paint, 42-32, and held a 19-11 advantage in second-chance points. 
• Sophomore Tyrese Martin poured in a season-high 22 points, finishing one shy of his career best.
• Martin nearly double-doubled as he also had nine rebounds on the afternoon.
• Senior Cyril Langevine grabbed 14 rebounds, his sixth game this season with 10 or more. He also scored eight points and blocked three shots.
• Redshirt sophomore Antwan Walker made the most of his Rhode Island debut, finishing the game with 10 points, seven rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal. Today's game versus Western Kentucky was the first contest Walker was eligible to play in since transferring to URI from Georgetown last year.
• Junior Fatts Russell scored 15 points, all of which came in the second half and overtime. He also dished out eight assists and had five rebounds, two steals and one block.
• Jeff Dowtin had eight assists as well, while adding 14 points, three rebounds and a pair of steals.
• Sophomore Jermaine Harris registered a career-best three steals in addition to recording 11 points and one assist.
• Freshman Jacob Toppin added five points and five rebounds.
• Carson Williams scored a game-high 26 points for Western Kentucky. He also had 14 rebounds for the game's only double-double.

Up Next
Rhode Island returns to action at Middle Tennessee on Sunday, Dec. 29.