Russell lifts Rhode Island past South Florida 84-68
- Nov. 28, 2020 08:50 PM EST
A South Florida team staff member lines up masks for players currently out on the court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rhode Island, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. Players don the masks as they return to the bench. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
A South Florida team staff member lines up masks for players currently out on the court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rhode Island, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. Players don the masks as they return to the bench. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Rhode Island head coach David Cox, left, talks with an official in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Florida, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Rhode Island's Antwan Walker (5) celebrates with his team in the final seconds of the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Florida, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
South Florida's Caleb Murphy, top, goes up for a basket against Rhode Island's Makhi Mitchell, left, and Jermaine Harris, right, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
South Florida's Jamir Chaplin (24) goes up for a basket against Rhode Island during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Rhode Island's Jeremy Sheppard, center, picks off the ball between South Florida's Alexis Yetna, left, and David Collins during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Rhode Island's Antwan Walker goes up for a basket against South Florida's Justin Brown during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Rhode Island's Antwan Walker, left, and Ishmael Leggett dance in celebration during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against South Florida, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Rhode Island's Fatts Russell shoots as South Florida's David Collins, lower right, defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
South Florida's David Collins, left, and Rhode Island's Makhel Mitchell vie for control of the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
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UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Fatts Russell scored 15 points as Rhode Island topped South Florida 84-68 at Bubbleville at theMohegan Sun Resort on Saturday.

Jalen Carey had 12 points for Rhode Island (1-2). Makhel Mitchell added 11 points and four blocks. Jeremy Sheppard had 11 points.

Mitchell scored on a drive, a jumper and dunked as the Rams built double-digit leads early before leading 36-20 at the half. The Rams maintained a double-digit lead throughout the second half.

David Collins had 16 points for the Bulls (1-1). He also had seven turnovers. Caleb Murphy added 15 points. Alexis Yetna and Michael Durr each had 10 points.

Bubbleville continues Sunday as Rhode Island faces San Francisco and South Florida takes on Virginia Tech.

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