Huskies Drop Third Straight

The Huskies fell to URI 79-76 on Wednesday night, their third straight loss. In the past three games, the Huskies have lost by a combined 9 points.

This game was different for the Huskies. Coach Coen felt like the team competed more and played much better than in the previous two losses. Chaisson Allen certainly played better, scoring 20 points while shooting 6 of 9 from three. Matt Janning scored 21 points, and Manny Adako scored 14 and grabbed 7 rebounds. Nkem Ojougboh was quiet for the Huskies, scoring only 2 points.

It was an emotional night for everyone, as coach Coen and assistant coach Antonio Reynolds-Dean returned to Rhode Island. Coen spent 8 years in Rhode Island, while Reynolds-Dean returned back to Rhode Island for the first time since his playing days with the Rams. Coach Dean was the captain of the Rams squad that reached the Elite Eight, and also is the schools all-time leader in rebounds. It was emotional for the players as well, dropping yet another close game. With finals week upon us now, the Huskies will have these close losses to think about until they take the court again on December 22nd in Hawaii against Saint Mary's. Maybe the beautiful island of Hawaii will be where the Huskies finally break out.