Tripp, Johnson lead Rhode Island to 81-76 OT win over Dayton
Jahmere Tripp scored 24 points and RJ Johnson added six points in the overtime as the Rhode Island Rams defeated the Dayton Flyers 81-76 on TuesdayJANUARY 28 • Associated Press
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Rhode Island knocks off Dayton in OT, powered by Tripp's 24 points, 8 rebounds
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UD Arena, Dayton, OH
Drissa Traore - Minimal impact in return Traore (undisclosed) contributed one rebound in one minute during Tuesday's 81-76 OT win over Dayton.
Impact Traore only grabbed one rebound in his return to the hardwood, but at least he proved to be healthy. He's averaging just 8.3 minutes per game this season, so he shouldn't carry a lot of fantasy appeal in most formats going forward.
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Alex Crawford - Plays 20 minutes in return Crawford (undisclosed) contributed six points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two blocks and two steals across 20 minutes before fouling out of Tuesday's 81-76 OT win ov...
Impact Crawford didn't stand out in his return to the hardwood, but at least played 20 minutes in this OT win. Expect him to continue playing a role off the bench for Rhode Island as long as he stays healthy, as he's played off the bench in his last three contests.
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Jonah Hinton - Won't play Tuesday Hinton (undisclosed) is out for Tuesday's game against Dayton.
Impact According to the team, Hinton tried to make it through warmups, but it didn't go well enough to clear him for game action. The guard will instead yield his starting spot to RJ Johnson. Hinton's next chance to play will come Sunday at Duquesne.
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Jordan Derkack - Still sidelined Derkack (lower body) is out for Tuesday's game against Rhode Island.
Impact Derkack will miss a fifth consecutive game due to an unspecified lower body injury. The senior's absence has allowed Bryce Heard to enter the starting lineup. It's unclear how close Derkack is to returning.
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Drissa Traore - Questionable Tuesday Traore (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game at Dayton.
Impact Traore missed two straight games, but returned to action for the Jan. 24 loss to George Mason. However, he only played one minute in that contest, and his status remains up in the air for Tuesday night against the Flyers. The bench forward averages 1.8 points and 1.5 rebounds.
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Jonah Hinton - Questionable for Tuesday Hinton is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against Dayton due to an undisclosed injury.
Impact Hinton is at risk of missing his first game of the season. The junior guard has started in all 20 appearances so far, averaging 14.1 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists across 32.0 minutes.
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