Dayton visits Rhode Island after Sheppard's 23-point game

Published Feb. 13, 2022 1:42 a.m. ET

Associated Press

Dayton Flyers (17-8, 9-3 A-10) at Rhode Island Rams (12-10, 4-7 A-10)

Kingston, Rhode Island; Monday, 9 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Rhode Island hosts the Dayton Flyers after Jeremy Sheppard scored 23 points in Rhode Island's 72-65 win against the Davidson Wildcats.

The Rams are 9-3 on their home court. Rhode Island ranks ninth in the A-10 with 7.5 offensive rebounds per game led by Makhi Mitchell averaging 1.8.

The Flyers are 9-3 against A-10 opponents. Dayton ranks ninth in the A-10 with 30.9 rebounds per game led by Toumani Camara averaging 6.4.

The teams square off for the 10th time this season in A-10 play. The Flyers won the last matchup 53-51 on Jan. 29. Camara scored 18 points to help lead the Flyers to the victory.

TOP PERFORMERS: Makhel Mitchell is averaging 11.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and three blocks for the Rams. Makhi Mitchell is averaging 6.5 points over the last 10 games for Rhode Island.

Daron Holmes is averaging 11.3 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.4 blocks for the Flyers. Kobe Elvis is averaging 1.5 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Dayton.

LAST 10 GAMES: Rams: 4-6, averaging 64.5 points, 33.0 rebounds, 14.2 assists, 7.1 steals and 6.1 blocks per game while shooting 43.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 64.9 points per game.

Flyers: 8-2, averaging 67.6 points, 32.1 rebounds, 14.9 assists, 6.2 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 47.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 55.9 points.

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