Box Score

Rhode Island Starters
House, Thomas, Lawrence, Traore, Fuchs

Calgary Starters
Wharton, Lutes, Sabaliauskas, Smith, Peterson

How it Happened
A torrid start helped Rhode Island build a 20-point lead less than 10 minutes into the game as the Rams beat the University of Calgary 93-66 Monday night at the Baha Mar Summer League.

The Rams scored the first five points of the game and never trailed. Rhody started the game making nine of its first 10 field goal attempts. By the time David Fuchs hit a layup with 10:19 remaining in the half, URI was already in front by 20 points at 32-12.

Rhody's size helped the Rams stay in control from start to finish. The frontcourt trio of Javonte Brown, Drissa Traore and David Fuchs combined for 42 points and 26 rebounds, helping URI to a 60-20 advantage for points in the paint.

Calgary – which competes in Canada West and went 20-12 last season – was led by Noah Wharton's 20 points. The guard was 5-for-10 from the arc and also had five assists.

Inside the Box Score

• All nine players who saw the floor in the first half scored for Rhode Island.
• Javonte Brown had 16 points and nine boards, while Drissa Traore had 15 and nine. David Fuchs chipped in with 11 points and eight rebounds.
• The Rams had five players in double figures, as Quentin Diboundje had 15 and Jamarques Lawrence added 12.
• Cam Estevez and Jaden House each scored eight points. House was 6-for-8 at the free throw line.
• Sebastian Thomas and Tyonne Farrell both scored four points.
• Thomas had a team-high five of URI's 17 assists.
• Eight different players had at least one assist.
• Rhode Island had a 43-20 edge in bench scoring.
• Rhode Island played without guard Always Wright and forward David Green, both of whom are recovering from injuries.

What's Next
Rhode Island will play an exhibition game against the University of Victoria on Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 6 p.m.