Duquesne Throttled By Rhode Island

KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Fatts Russell had 23 points as Rhode Island routed Duquesne 77-55 on Wednesday night.
Jeff Dowtin had 17 points for Rhode Island (13-5, 5-1 Atlantic 10 Conference), which earned its fifth straight win. Tyrese Martin added 13 points and 11 rebounds and Cyril Langevine had five assists.
Russell, who entered ranked third in the conference at 19.2 points per game, made a 3-pointer in transition to cap Rhode Island’s 12-0 run for a 46-41 lead.
Marcus Weathers had 20