Rhode Island Rams Defeat Northeastern Huskies 85-77
Monday, December 22, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Thomas M. Ryan Center
Rhode Island Rams 85, Northeastern Huskies 77, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Northeastern Huskies vs Rhode Island Rams?
Rhode Island Rams beat Northeastern Huskies 85-77 at Thomas M. Ryan Center on December 22, 2025.
Who was favored in Northeastern Huskies vs Rhode Island Rams?
Rhode Island Rams were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -650 (about 87% implied). The favorite won.
In a compelling matchup at the Thomas M. Ryan Center, the Rhode Island Rams secured a victory over the Northeastern Huskies with a final score of 85-77. This game showcased the Rams' solid performance at home, extending their record to 10-4 overall, while the Huskies fell to 4-8. The Rams have been in good form lately, boasting a 7-3 record over their last ten games, and they are currently on a one-game winning streak. Their average points scored during this stretch is 73.4, while they have allowed an average of 65.4 points per game.
In contrast, the Northeastern Huskies have struggled, now holding a 4-7 record after losing their last game against the Syracuse Orange. Their recent form shows a 4-6 record in their last ten games, with an average of 73.2 points scored and 75.1 points allowed. This disparity in performance has been evident in their away record of 3-4, compared to the Rams' strong home record of 5-1.
The matchup was particularly interesting as both teams had faced each other before, but the Rams' recent success at home and their overall better record made them the favorites. The odds from DraftKings indicated that the Rams were favored by 10.5 points, with a total set at 144.5. The home moneyline was listed at -650.0, while the away moneyline was at 470.0.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but it is always a factor that can influence team performance in such fixtures. The conditions during the game were not detailed either, but typically, the home crowd and familiar environment at the Thomas M. Ryan Center can be advantageous for the Rams.
As the game progressed, key moments included RJ Johnson's impactful performance, where he made crucial free throws in the closing moments to seal the victory for the Rams. The scoring plays highlighted the tension in the final minutes, with the Huskies attempting to close the gap but ultimately falling short.
Overall, this game not only highlighted the Rams' home dominance but also the challenges faced by the Huskies as they look to improve their season moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | URI -10.5 | 144.5 o -115 / u -105 | Northeastern Huskies +470 · Rhode Island Rams -650 |
Leaders
- PointsRJ Johnson19Rhode Island Rams
- AssistsRJ Johnson6Rhode Island Rams
- ReboundsAlex Crawford9Rhode Island Rams
- PointsRyan Williams21Northeastern Huskies
- AssistsRyan Williams4Northeastern Huskies
- ReboundsXander Alarie8Northeastern Huskies
Recent form
Rhode Island Rams
Last 10: 7-3Streak W173.4 scored · 65.4 allowed per game4-1 at home
- W62-45vs Canisius Golden GriffinsDec 17
- L64-66vs McNeese CowboysDec 10
- L71-90at Providence FriarsDec 6
- W66-56vs Brown BearsDec 3
- W90-75at Temple OwlsNov 27
- W80-65at Vermont CatamountsNov 25
- L55-62at Towson TigersNov 24
- W86-77at Yale BulldogsNov 19
- W80-61vs UAlbany Great DanesNov 15
- W80-57vs Stonehill SkyhawksNov 12
Northeastern Huskies
Last 10: 4-6Streak L173.2 scored · 75.1 allowed per game3-4 away
- L83-91at Syracuse OrangeDec 20
- W73-56vs Central Connecticut Blue DevilsDec 7
- L59-76at Holy Cross CrusadersDec 3
- L73-86at Wake Forest Demon DeaconsNov 28
- W93-86at Duquesne DukesNov 22
- L57-70at Princeton TigersNov 21
- L74-85vs Vermont CatamountsNov 15
- W77-60at Harvard CrimsonNov 12
- W68-65at Colgate RaidersNov 7
- L75-76vs Boston University TerriersNov 4
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Wilmington | 27-7 | - | 15-3 |
| Charleston | 21-11 | 1 | 14-4 |
| Hofstra | 24-11 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Monmouth | 19-15 | 4 | 11-7 |
| William & Mary | 20-12 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Drexel | 17-16 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Towson | 19-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Stony Brook | 17-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Campbell | 16-18 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Hampton | 13-19 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Elon | 14-18 | 9 | 6-12 |
| North Carolina A&T | 11-19 | 11 | 4-14 |
| Northeastern | 7-24 | 13 | 2-16 |
| Saint Louis | 29-6 | - | 15-3 |
| VCU | 28-8 | - | 15-3 |
| Saint Joseph's | 24-12 | 2 | 13-5 |
| Dayton | 25-12 | 3 | 12-6 |
| George Mason | 23-10 | 4 | 11-7 |
| Davidson | 20-14 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Duquesne | 18-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| George Washington | 19-16 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Fordham | 17-15 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Rhode Island | 16-16 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Richmond | 15-17 | 10 | 5-13 |
| La Salle | 9-23 | 10 | 5-13 |
| St. Bonaventure | 17-17 | 11 | 4-14 |
| Loyola Chicago | 9-24 | 11 | 4-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Northeastern Huskies | Rhode Island Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-49 | 33-60 |
| Field goal % | 49 | 55 |
| Three-pointers | 10-21 | 8-22 |
| Three-point % | 48 | 36 |
| Free throws | 19-25 | 11-16 |
| Free throw % | 76 | 69 |
| Rebounds | 25 | 33 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 16 | 19 |
| Assists | 16 | 11 |
| Steals | 7 | 7 |
| Blocks | 5 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 17 | 18 |
| Fast-break points | 18 | 16 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 42 |
| Fouls | 15 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 4 | 13 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 5 | 89 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half39-48Youri Fritz makes layup
- 2nd Half39-50Myles Corey makes layup
- 2nd Half39-52Jonah Hinton makes layup
- 2nd Half42-52Ryan Williams makes 24-foot three point jumper (William Kermoury assists)
- 2nd Half43-52Mike Loughnane makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-52Ryan Williams makes 27-foot three point jumper (Mike Loughnane assists)
- 2nd Half48-52Ryan Williams makes layup (William Kermoury assists)
- 2nd Half48-55RJ Johnson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jonah Hinton assists)
- 2nd Half48-57Jalen Harper makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half48-59Keeyan Itejere makes 6-foot jumper (RJ Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half51-59Mike Loughnane makes 23-foot three point jumper (Ryan Williams assists)
- 2nd Half54-59Ryan Williams makes 25-foot three point jumper (Mike Loughnane assists)
- 2nd Half54-61RJ Johnson makes 17-foot jumper
- 2nd Half57-61William Kermoury makes 26-foot three point jumper (Mike Loughnane assists)
- 2nd Half57-63Keeyan Itejere makes 10-foot jumper (RJ Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half59-63Xander Alarie makes 2-foot dunk (Youri Fritz assists)
- 2nd Half60-63Xander Alarie makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half60-66Damone King makes 23-foot three point jumper (RJ Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half62-66Xander Alarie makes layup (Ryan Williams assists)
- 2nd Half62-68RJ Johnson makes 14-foot jumper
- 2nd Half62-70Alex Crawford makes layup
- 2nd Half62-71Jalen Harper makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-72Jalen Harper makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-72Xavier Abreu makes layup
- 2nd Half66-72Ty Francis makes 1-foot dunk (Youri Fritz assists)
- 2nd Half66-74Alex Crawford makes 3-foot dunk
- 2nd Half67-74Xander Alarie makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-74Xander Alarie makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-77Jalen Harper makes 24-foot three point jumper (Alex Crawford assists)
- 2nd Half69-77Luca Soroa Schaller makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-77Luca Soroa Schaller makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-77Xander Alarie makes 2-foot dunk (Ryan Williams assists)
- 2nd Half72-79RJ Johnson makes 12-foot jumper
- 2nd Half75-79Xavier Abreu makes 28-foot three point jumper (Youri Fritz assists)
- 2nd Half77-79Luca Soroa Schaller makes layup
- 2nd Half77-81Alex Crawford makes layup (RJ Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half77-82RJ Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half77-83RJ Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half77-84RJ Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half77-85RJ Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Rhode Island Rams, below favours Northeastern Huskies.
Venue
- Thomas M. Ryan CenterKingston, RI
- Attendance3585
- OfficialsPat Driscoll, Ron Tyburski, John Gaffney
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