Rhode Island 71, Charlotte 70

Published Feb. 12, 2011 5:20 p.m. ET

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Jamal Wilson's last-second layup after rebounding a teammate's miss lifted Rhode Island past Charlotte 71-70 Saturday.

Those were the only points for Wilson, who had scored just 11 previously this season for the Rams (16-9, 7-4 Atlantic 10 Conference).

After Marquis Jones' layup with 12 seconds remaining brought Rhode Island within 70-69, Nikola Malesevic stole the ball back. Jones missed a layup and Akeem Richmond's 3-point try was put back by Wilson.

The 49ers (10-14, 2-8) led 40-23 early in the second half before a 20-4 run, including three 3-pointers by Richmond, brought Rhode Island within one, 44-43 with 10:50 left in regulation.

Richmond led the Rams with 20 points, including six 3-pointers, and Malesevic had 19.

Chris Braswell, whose two free throws with 8 seconds left in regulation sent the game to overtime, and Derrio Green each scored 17 for Charlotte.

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