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URI 79, Holy Cross 63: Rams pull away late to close out Crusaders

WORCESTER, Mass. --- Consider this an important step taken for the University of Rhode Island.

The Rams showed some offensive punch, responded when challenged in the second half and closed out a victory over Holy Cross in some style.

Jeff Dowtin and Fatts Russell controlled the backcourt and Cyril Langevine was a force in the frontcourt. If there was a preseason blueprint for URI to follow on the way to success, this was it. The Rams walked off the DCU Center floor with a 79-63 victory, one that tested every facet of their attack throughout.

Dowtin and Russell combined for 37 points and missed just one of their 11 attempts at the foul line.