Rhode Island faces Columbia in Nashville, Tennessee

Columbia Lions (1-0) vs. Rhode Island Rams (0-1)

Nashville, Tennessee; Friday, 6 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Rhode Island plays Columbia in Nashville, Tennessee.

Rhode Island went 28-5 overall with a 9-3 record in non-conference play in the 2025-26 season. The Rams averaged 12.8 assists per game on 24.6 made field goals last season.

Columbia finished 25-8 overall with a 14-4 record in non-conference games in the 2025-26 season. The Lions averaged 71.8 points per game last season, 37.3 in the paint, 20.4 off of turnovers and 11.0 on fast breaks.

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