La Salle Explorers @ Rhode Island Rams
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
LAS | 40 | 30 | 70 |
URI | 29 | 43 | 72 |
Leggett scores 20, Rhode Island holds off La Salle 72-70
KINGSTON, R.I. -- — Ishmael Leggett scored 20 points to help Rhode Island hold off La Salle 72-70 on Saturday.
Leggett added six rebounds for the Rams (8-13, 4-5 Atlantic 10 Conference). Jalen Carey added 18 points and six rebounds. Brayon Freeman contributed 12 points and six boards.
Josh Nickelberry led the Explorers (8-13, 2-6) with 16 points. Khalil Brantley added 15 points, six assists and three steals.
Leggett scored 14 points in the second half to help the Rams rally from a 40-29 halftime deficit.
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Both teams next play Wednesday. Rhode Island visits Saint Joseph's (PA) and La Salle hosts George Washington.
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Game Information
Kingston, RI
Referee:Tim Comer
Referee:Darryl Gladden
Referee:Chase Shaw
2025-26 Standings
| Atlantic 10 Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 15-3 | - | 29-6 |
| VCU | 15-3 | - | 28-8 |
| Saint Joseph's | 13-5 | 2 | 24-12 |
| Dayton | 12-6 | 3 | 25-12 |
| George Mason | 11-7 | 4 | 23-10 |
| Davidson | 10-8 | 5 | 20-14 |
| Duquesne | 9-9 | 6 | 18-15 |
| George Washington | 8-10 | 7 | 19-16 |
| Fordham | 8-10 | 7 | 17-15 |
| Rhode Island | 7-11 | 8 | 16-16 |
| Richmond | 5-13 | 10 | 15-17 |
| La Salle | 5-13 | 10 | 9-23 |
| St. Bonaventure | 4-14 | 11 | 17-17 |
| Loyola Chicago | 4-14 | 11 | 9-24 |
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