Rhode Island Starters
Russell, Sheppard, Walker, Leggett, Makhel Mitchell
 
Saint Louis Starters
Goodwin, Collins, Perkins, French, Perkins
 
How it Happened
Rhode Island dropped its fourth straight game, falling at Saint Louis, 67-60, Wednesday night.

Rhode Island (9-12, 6-8 Atlantic 10) was hitting from long range early, using the 3-pointer to get out in front, 16-8. Jeremy Sheppard had a pair of 3-pointers, while Allen Betrand and Malik Martin each had one. Over the final 9:12 of the half, Saint Louis (9-3, 2-2 A-10) went on a 19-5 run as URI missed its final five shots. Jordan Goodwin led the surge as he finished the half with 12 points on 5-of-9 shooting, helping the Billikens take a 27-21 lead into the break.

The Rams scored the first four points of the second half, all of which came on free throws from Makhel Mitchell. That was as close as the score got. Saint Louis went on a 15-6 run to open a double-digit lead with 12:40 to go. The lead got to as many as 14 following a Fred Thatch, Jr. free throw. Rhody got the lead back to single digits in the final minute, but could not complete the comeback.                    

Inside the Box Score

• Saint Louis senior Jordan Goodwin had a double-double with 17 points, 11 rebounds. He also had six steals and six assists.
• Rhode Island senior Jeremy Sheppard led the Rams with 16 points and was 3-of-6 from 3-point range. He also had four rebounds and three assists.
• Sophomore Makhel Mitchell had 10 points and eight rebounds before fouling out.
• Senior Fatts Russell had 15 points and seven rebounds.
• Junior Malik Martin had six points and four rebounds.
• Redshirt junior Antwan Walker scored seven points and grabbed six boards.
• After making no 3-point shots in its previous game, Rhode Island matched its season high with nine.
• Saint Louis had a 15-2 edge in points off turnovers.
• The Rams outrebounded Saint Louis 45-40.
• The starting lineup of Fatts Russell, Jeremy Sheppard, Antwan Walker, Ishmael Leggett and Makhel Mitchell was the fifth different lineup for the Rams this season. 

Up Next
Rhode Island will be off until Tuesday, Feb. 16 when it hosts Dayton. The final home game of the regular season tips off at 7 p.m.