Gilyard scores 22 to carry Richmond past Rhode Island 80-73
RICHMOND, Va. -- — Jacob Gilyard had a season-high 22 points as Richmond defeated Rhode Island 80-73 on Wednesday night.
Grant Golden had 17 points, nine rebounds and five assists for Richmond (8-3, 2-1 Atlantic 10 Conference). Blake Francis added 15 points and Nathan Cayo had 14. Gilyard made 6 of 8 3-pointers and had five steals.
Fatts Russell had 18 points and six rebounds for the Rams (5-6, 2-2). Antwan Walker added 12 points and eight rebounds. Jeremy Sheppard had 11 points.
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2020-2021 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Bonaventure | 11-4 | - | 13-4 |
| VCU | 10-4 | 0.5 | 17-6 |
| Davidson | 7-4 | 2 | 12-7 |
| Saint Louis | 6-4 | 2.5 | 13-5 |
| UMass | 6-4 | 2.5 | 7-6 |
| George Mason | 8-6 | 2.5 | 12-8 |
| Dayton | 9-7 | 2.5 | 13-8 |
| Richmond | 6-5 | 3 | 13-7 |
| Duquesne | 7-7 | 3.5 | 8-8 |
| Rhode Island | 7-10 | 5 | 10-14 |
| George Washington | 3-5 | 4.5 | 4-11 |
| La Salle | 6-11 | 6 | 9-15 |
| Saint Joseph's | 3-9 | 6.5 | 4-14 |
| Fordham | 2-11 | 8 | 2-11 |