Northwestern starts fast and Rhode Island basketball never catches up; here’s what happened

URI Men’s Basketball Team Struggles Against Northwestern at The Hall of Fame Tip-Off at Mohegan Sun

The University of Rhode Island’s men’s basketball team faced a challenging matchup against Northwestern at the Hall of Fame Tip-Off at Mohegan Sun. From the opening tip, the Rams struggled to find their comfort zone.

Northwestern quickly gained the upper hand and maintained their lead throughout the game, ultimately winning 72-61. Despite the Rams’ attempts to fight back, Northwestern’s strong performance proved to be too much for URI.

Brooks Barnhizer led Northwestern with 18 points and played a key role in hurting URI on the offensive glass. The Wildcats’ strong presence on the court, particularly on second chances, kept the Rams on the defensive.

The Rams’ physical toughness on the glass was a point of emphasis for URI coach Archie Miller, who highlighted the team’s need to become more resilient in future matchups. Despite limiting Northwestern’s field goal percentage, URI struggled to defend against their opponents’ strong inside game.

Jaden House’s performance, usually a reliable asset for the Rams, fell short against Northwestern, as he struggled to make his usual impact on the game. However, Zek Montgomery shone bright with an impressive 18-point performance, deeply integrating the experiences garnered from his past on the court.

Northwestern’s victory against URI set the stage for the title game against Washington State, while the Rams look to rebound from their loss in their next matchup.

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