Rhode Island Edges Richmond on Late Jumper in Atlantic 10 Clash

RICHMOND, Va. (Interstat) — RJ Johnson’s jump shot with two seconds remaining lifted Rhode Island to a 69-68 victory over Richmond in an Atlantic 10 Conference men’s basketball game Wednesday night at Robins Center.

The Rams, who led 33-33 at halftime, survived a 20-point performance from Richmond’s Aiden Argabright. Tyler Cochran scored 18 points to lead Rhode Island. Both teams finished with 13 turnovers and 10 steals in a tightly contested game.

Despite shooting just 3 for 20 from 3-point range, Rhode Island secured the road win by making 20 of 26 free throws and outrebounding the Spiders on the offensive glass. Richmond, which made nine 3-pointers, fell to 13-7. Rhode Island improved to 11-8.