URI Basketball Moves Up to #22 in Country in Latest National Poll
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team has climbed to #22 in the country in the latest AP Poll released on Monday.
The Rams were ranked #24 in the country last week, marking the first time they cracked the national polls this season.
12 Straight Wins for URI
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe Rams enter the week having won 12 straight games, and 16 straight games in conference play dating back to last season.
Most recently, Rhode Island is coming off a thrilling 61-58 win over Duquesne on Saturday to improve to 9-0 in the A-10 and 17-3 overall.
With the game tied at 58 in the final seconds, the Rams got a buzzer-beating three from Stanford Robinson to walk-off with the win.
Earlier in the week, the Rams cruised past Fordham 78-58 on the road.
Next Up
The Rams return to action on Tuesday, January 30 when they visit UMass.
Game time is set for 6:30 p.m.
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