One preseason favorite is certainly living up to that billing and scored a convincing win to add to that on Friday night. Plus a first loss in the Ivy, some close ones in the MAAC, and a ho-hum game further west on a quiet night.
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Rhode Island finally broke through and should do so again
After some close calls, Rhode Island finally broke through to reach the NCAA Tournament last season. This time around, they should at least get that far once again after contending for the Atlantic 10 crown.
Providence-Rhode Island game will be even more memorable later
Saturday night’s game between Providence and Rhode Island was all one could ask for in a rivalry game. It’s one that will be even more memorable later in the season, when both are more fully developed.
The Morning Dish – Saturday, November 14, 2015
We get a perspective check as the season opens. Plus a mixed bag of matchups and game results, a couple of NCAA matters and team suspensions, and one conference contender has a scary moment with its star player.
2015 USBWA awards: one man’s vote
USBWA award ballots were due recently, and after taking a look at how I voted for the CAA awards last week, now is a good time to look at how I voted for these postseason awards.
Rhode Island continues to grow up
Rhode Island continues to grow and now has some wins to show for their efforts. That will only help as they quietly try to contend in a suddenly more interesting Atlantic 10 race.
Rhode Island has potential amidst some difficulty
Rhode Island has at times looked like a team with the potential to contend in the Atlantic 10, and at other times they have had some difficulty. Both were present in their rivalry game at Providence.
Rhode Island is experiencing the predicted growing pains
Rhode Island is dealing with some growing pains right now, as the Rams are better off than a year ago but still have a ways to go. This was something that could be foreseen before the season given all the roster turnover.
Providence and Rhode Island show what we can expect from each
Providence and Rhode Island played what we expect a rivalry game to be, as it was a tight battle right to the end. They also gave us a glimpse of what we can expect from each team the rest of the way, especially from a personnel standpoint.
Rhode Island bounces back, though it took some time
Rhode Island took more than a half to get going against North Carolina A&T. The game, like their season, wasn’t a success-only journey, but had some encouraging signs going forward that all came in the second half.
