Rhode Island Starters
Jeremy Sheppard, Ishmael Leggett, Makhi Mitchell, Makhel Mitchell, Ishmael El-Amin
 
St. Bonaventure Starters
Kyle Lofton, Dominick Welch, Jaren Holmes, Osun Osunniyi, Jalen Adaway

How it Happened
St. Bonaventure's Jalen Adaway scored 19 of his game-high 23 points in the first half to lead St. Bonaventure to a 73-55 win over Rhode Island Tuesday night.

Adaway was the dominant player on the court in the opening 20 minutes. The small forward scored 19  points before the break, helping the Bonnies (18-7,10-4 A-10) to an eight-point lead by halftime. Rhode Island (13-13, 4-10) managed to keep the score close, tying the score at 19-19 following a Malik Martin layup with 5:55 left in the half. The Bonnies, however, got back-to-back 3-pointers from Adaway to spark a 16-7 run to end the period.

The Bonnies opened the second half with a 7-0 run to extend to a 15-point lead at 42-27. Rhody managed to trim the deficit to nine points following a 6-0 run that included a Makhi Mitchell layup, a Jalen Carey 3-pointer and a Makhel Mitchell free throw. That was as close as the score got, as the veteran Bonnies kept the Rams at an arm's length en route to their sixth consecutive win.

Inside the Box

• St. Bonaventure scored 24 points off 16 Rhode Island turnovers.
• URI was 2-of-15 from 3-point range, compared to 8-for-21 for the Bonnies.
• Forward Makhi Mitchell just missed a double-double, finishing with 14 points, nine rebounds, three blocks and two steals.
• Center Makhel Mitchell was the only other Ram in double figures with 13 points, seven boards and two blocks.
• Rhode Island's bench contributed 23 points.
• Guard Malik Martin had nine points and four rebounds,
• Forward Antwan Walker and guard Jalen Carey each had seven points.

Up Next
Rhode Island is home against Duquesne on Saturday, Feb. 26. Game time is 12:35 p.m. on USA Network. Before the game, seniors Jeremy Sheppard, Ishmael El-Amin and team manager Brendan Alan will be honored.