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Watch Massachusetts Minutemen vs. Rhode Island Rams: How to live stream, TV channel, start time for Sunday’s NCAA Basketball game
Who’s Playing
Rhode Island Rams @ Massachusetts Minutemen
Current Records: Rhode Island 11-12, Massachusetts 14-8
How To Watch
- When: Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 2 p.m. ET
- Where: Mullins Center — Amherst, Massachusetts
- TV: USA Network
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $18.99
What to Know
Rhode Island and the Minutemen are an even 5-5 against one another since March of 2019, but not for long. Both teams will face off in an Atlantic 10 battle at 2:00 p.m. ET on Sunday at Mullins Center. Rhode Island pulled off an upset win in their last outing, and are hoping to pull that off once more against the 11.5-point favorite Minutemen.
Rhode Island’s and the Colonials’ match on Tuesday was close at halftime, but the Rams turned on the heat in the second half with 53 points. The Rams were the clear victor by a 88-65 margin over the Colonials.
Zek Montgomery was the offensive standout of the match as he scored 30 points along with five rebounds and two steals. As a matter of fact, that’s the most points he has scored all season. Jaden House was another key contributor, scoring 23 points.
Meanwhile, the Minutemen couldn’t handle the Bonnies on Wednesday and fell 79-73. Massachusetts got off to an early lead (up 13 with 5:42 left in the first quarter), but sadly they weren’t able to maintain that momentum.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Matt Cross, who scored 19 points along with six rebounds and five assists. He didn’t help Massachusetts’ cause all that much against the Patriots last Saturday but the same can’t be said for this match. Another player making a difference was Keon Thompson, who scored 16 points along with seven rebounds.
The Rams’ win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-12. As for the Minutemen, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-8.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Rhode Island have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 38.1 rebounds per game. However, it’s not like Massachusetts struggles in that department as they’ve been averaging 38.7 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it’ll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Rhode Island beat the Minutemen 89-77 when the teams last played back in January. The rematch might be a little tougher for Rhode Island since the team won’t have the home-court advantage this time around. We’ll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
Odds
Massachusetts is a big 11.5-point favorite against Rhode Island, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Minutemen as a 12-point favorite.
The over/under is set at 153.5 points.
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Series History
Massachusetts and Rhode Island both have 5 wins in their last 10 games.
- Jan 13, 2024 – Rhode Island 89 vs. Massachusetts 77
- Feb 18, 2023 – Massachusetts 69 vs. Rhode Island 45
- Jan 14, 2023 – Massachusetts 75 vs. Rhode Island 65
- Feb 05, 2022 – Massachusetts 78 vs. Rhode Island 67
- Jan 15, 2022 – Rhode Island 81 vs. Massachusetts 68
- Feb 06, 2021 – Massachusetts 75 vs. Rhode Island 63
- Jan 13, 2021 – Massachusetts 80 vs. Rhode Island 78
- Mar 07, 2020 – Rhode Island 64 vs. Massachusetts 63
- Feb 04, 2020 – Rhode Island 73 vs. Massachusetts 67
- Mar 09, 2019 – Rhode Island 94 vs. Massachusetts 75
Attention all non-traditional pet lovers! A non-profit organization in Massachusetts received a boatload of pet rats in need of new homes.
An individual in northeastern Massachusetts surrendered 163 rats in early February. That’s almost 60 percent more than the total number of rats that were adopted from the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals-Angell (MSPCA-Angell) in 2025 alone.
“A well-meaning person got into a tough spot, and we were able to help,” Mike Keiley, Vice President of the MSPCA-Angell’s Animal Protection Division, said in a statement. “As a humane law enforcement department, we want to work with people who love their animals to make sure those animals are getting the care they need.Sometimes that means helping with resources, other times it means facilitating a surrender, which was the case here.”
MSPCA-Angell must have also found itself in need of a hand, because the sheer size of the rat surrender prompted the organization to request support from adopters as well as other animal welfare organizations. Ultimately, MSPCA-Angell kept 53 rats, increasing the total number of rats the organization is caring for to over 70, which is almost 75 percent of all the rats they adopted out last year.
Massachusetts’ Dakin Humane Society, Lowell Humane Society, Berkshire Humane Society, and the Animal Rescue League of Boston, and New Hampshire SPCA and the Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire also took in rats from the surrender.
“Taking in so many of one kind of small animal or bird really taxes resources,” Keiley said. “It pulls our attention to accommodating one species when we’re caring for so many at the same time.This kind of surrender wouldn’t be possible without the amazing support we’ve received from other shelters—and we’re hoping we get a similar level of amazing support from the community!”
MSPCA-Angell’s plans to bring the rats to their four shelters—Boston, Salem, Methuen, and Centerville—despite the fact that the Salem location normally only hosts cats and dogs. This surrender was so big that the organization had to use every location.
So if you’re looking for a pet rat—or just a small furry animal—now is your time. Keep an eye on the websites of MSPCA-Angell, Dakin Humane, Lowell Humane, Berkshire Humane, ARL Boston, NHSPCA, and ARL New Hampshire for information on where there are rats up for adoption, and stop by during open hours to adopt the next member of your family.
“Rats have a bad reputation, but they actually make really great companion pets,” Keiley pointed out. “They’re smart and clean. They also form deep bonds with their owners,” he continued. “We’re hoping that rat lovers—and anyone looking for a less conventional small pet—comes out and gives these great animals the happy homes they deserve!”
Several school districts in Massachusetts have delayed the start of classes for Friday, March 6 because of a mix of sleet, freezing rain and snow.
Take a look below for the full list of school closings and delays.
The list displays all public schools in alphabetical order, followed by private schools and then colleges and universities.
Delays on this page are current as of
A body part was found in a pond in Shirley, Massachusetts and investigators said foul play is suspected.
It was discovered around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday as a group of people were walking along Veterans Memorial Bridge on Shaker Road.
Police said the group noticed something suspicious in the water of Phoenix Pond. The Middlesex District Attorney confirmed that the item was a body part, but would not elaborate.
Police shut down the road and divers could be seen exploring the pond late Wednesday. Authorities were back at the scene Thursday morning.
No other information is available at this point in the investigation.
Phoenix Pond connects to the Catacoonamug Brook, which flows into the Nashua River. It’s also connected to Lake Shirley.
Shirley, Massachusetts is about 44 miles northwest of Boston and around 13 miles from the New Hampshire border.
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