Projo College Hoops

Wow! Where did that come from?

After struggling badly over the last six weeks, URI just played its best half of basketball in some time. The Rams lead Creighton 45-30 at halftime in the opening round of the NIT.

The Rams have made 18 of 34 shots, while holding the Bluejays to 35 percent (12-for-34).

The URI lead peaked at 17 points, at 31-14 and 33-16. The Rams had the Creighton fans murmuring as they had back-to-back dunks by Lamonte Ulmer and Kahiem Seawright. Seawright had a pretty pass to set up Ulmer and Marquis Jones an equally nice pass to set up Seawright.

With its 3-point shooting ability, though, Creighton can make up ground quickly. Forward Dan Watts had a trey from the top of the key to give the Bluejays some spark and get the crowd back into it.

Still, URI continued to use its speed to help set up good shots. Will Daniels has taken advantage with 12 points and Jimmy Baron 10. Booker Woodfox has nine for Creighton.

The news is good on Keith Cothran. He has been able to stand and flex his right leg during time outs. There is no indication Cothran will be able to return but he at least is moving around freely.

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