Loyer scores 33 as Davidson downs Rhode Island 68-54

Published Mar. 4, 2023 11:14 p.m. ET

Associated Press

KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Foster Loyer's 33 points led Davidson past Rhode Island 68-54 on Saturday night.

Loyer also had five rebounds for the Wildcats (15-15, 8-10 Atlantic 10 Conference). Grant Huffman scored 14 points, going 6 of 8 from the field.

The Rams (9-21, 5-13) were led by Ishmael Leggett, who recorded 14 points and two steals. Rhode Island also got 11 points from Brandon Weston.

Davidson carried a slim two-point lead into halftime, as Loyer led the way with 12 points. Davidson took the lead for what would be the final time on Reed Bailey's layup with 19:26 remaining in the second half. His team would outscore Rhode Island by 12 points in the final half.

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