The St. Louis Billikens and Rhode Island males’s basketball groups are scheduled to satisfy in an Atlantic 10 Convention contest on Tuesday, Feb. 7 in St. Louis.
The sport is scheduled to start out at 8 p.m. CT.
SLU enters the matchup 15-8 total and 7-3 within the A10. Most lately, VCU beat St. Louis 73-65 on Friday.
URI comes into the competition 8-14 total and 4-6 within the A10. On Wednesday, St. Joseph’s defeated URI 64-50.
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Coming into Tuesday, Rhode Island leads the all-time collection 13-10 vs. SLU.
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Easy methods to watch SLU Billikens vs. URI basketball on TV, dwell stream
Recreation time: 8 p.m. CT on Tuesday, Feb. 7
Location: Chaifetz Enviornment in St. Louis, Missouri
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TV channel: CBS Sports activities Community
On DirecTV, CBSSN is channel 221. On Dish, CBSSN is channel 158.
On-line radio broadcast: SLU radio broadcast | URI radio broadcast
SLU terrestrial radio broadcast: KMOX-AM 1120
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Saint Louis Billikens Head Coach Travis Ford fist-bumps reporters and commentators earlier than the beginning of a basketball in opposition to the Japanese Illinois Panthers on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, on the Chaifez Enviornment. Picture by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
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St. Louis College Billikens head coach Travis Ford celebrates his staff’s win over St. Bonaventure Bonnies within the A-10 quarterfinals basketball recreation on Friday, March 11, 2022 Capital One Enviornment in Washington , DC. Picture by Shaban Athuman
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St. Louis College’s head coach Travis Ford reveals frustration after a foul was known as in opposition to his staff throughout a basketball recreation in opposition to Virginia Commonwealth College on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Chaifetz Enviornment in St. Louis. Picture by Joseph Cooke, jcooke@post-dispatch.com
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Billikens Head Coach Travis Ford coaches throughout first half motion in opposition to the Dayton Flyers on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, at Chaifetz Enviornment in St. Louis. Picture by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
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St. Louis Billikens head coach Travis Ford directs his gamers from the sideline within the second half of a Billikens recreation in opposition to the Fordham Rams on the Chaifetz Enviornment in St. Louis on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. The St. Louis Billikens beat the Fordham Rams with a rating of 63-45. Picture by Daniel Shular, dshular@post-dispatch.com
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St. Louis Billikens head coach Travis Ford yells whereas his staff is huddled throughout a timeout within the first half of a recreation in opposition to the Iona Gaels on the Chaifetz Enviornment in St. Louis on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. The Billikens had been scheduled to play an away recreation in opposition to St. Bonaventure on Saturday, however the recreation was postponed on account of COVID protocols on Thursday. Picture by Daniel Shular, dshular@post-dispatch.com
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St. Louis College Billikens head coach Travis Ford reacts to a foul name within the second half of a basketball recreation between the St. Louis Billikens and the College of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers at Chaifetz Enviornment in St. Louis on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. The Billikens misplaced 77-72 of their first common season house loss. Picture by Daniel Shular, dshular@post-dispatch.com
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Saint Louis Billikens Head Coach Travis Ford talks to his gamers throughout a day trip within the first half of a basketball recreation between Saint Louis Billikens and Harris-Stowe Hornets on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, on the Chaifetz Enviornment. Picture by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
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Saint Louis Billikens Head Coach Travis Ford coaches throughout the frist half of an exhibition recreation between the SLU Billikens and the Rockhurst Hawks on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, at Chaifetz Enviornment in St. Louis. Picture by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
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Saint Louis College guard Jordan Goodwin (0) factors to his household within the stands and gestures for them to hitch him on the court docket whereas Head Coach Travis Ford smiles throughout the senior night time celebration that adopted the sport in opposition to the College of Massachusetts at Chaifetz Enviornment in St. Louis on March 1, 2021. The Billiken’s gained the sport, their final common season match-up, 78-57. Picture by Sara Diggins, sdiggins@post-dispatch.com
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Travis Ford coaches the Billikens on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, within the second half of a recreation in opposition to the Virginia Commonwealth Rams at Chaifetz Enviornment in St. Louis. Picture by Christian Gooden
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Saint Louis head coach Travis Ford throughout the first half of an NCAA faculty basketball recreation in opposition to Davidson within the semifinal spherical of the Atlantic 10 males’s match Saturday, March 16, 2019, in New York. (AP Picture/Frank Franklin II)
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Saint Louis coach Travis Ford leaps over gamers to leap onto the pile, celebrating after Saint Louis defeated St. Bonaventure throughout an NCAA faculty basketball recreation within the last of Atlantic 10 males’s match Sunday, March 17, 2019, in New York. Saint Louis gained 55-53. (AP Picture/Julio Cortez)
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Saint Louis coach Travis Ford waves the online after Saint Louis defeated St. Bonaventure throughout an NCAA faculty basketball recreation within the last of the Atlantic 10 males’s match Sunday, March 17, 2019, in New York. Saint Louis gained 55-53. (AP Picture/Julio Cortez)
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Saint Louis coach Travis Ford cuts the online after the staff defeated St. Bonaventure throughout an NCAA faculty basketball recreation within the Atlantic 10 males’s match last Sunday, March 17, 2019, in New York. Saint Louis gained 55-53. (AP Picture/Julio Cortez)
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St. Louis head coach Travis Ford throughout the first half of an NCAA faculty basketball recreation in opposition to Dayton, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Picture/Tony Tribble)
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Saint Louis College Billikens head coach Travis Ford celebrates his staff’s win over St. Bonaventure Bonnies within the A-10 quarterfinals basketball recreation on Friday, March 11, 2022, Capital One Enviornment in Washington, D.C.
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Saint Louis College Billikens head coach Travis Ford reacts throughout the A-10 quarterfinals basketball recreation on Friday, March 11, 2022 on the Capital One Enviornment in Washington, D.C.
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St. Louis College males’s basketball head coach Travis Ford talks to the media earlier than the primary apply of the 2022-2023 season at Chaifetz Enviornment on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022. Picture by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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St. Louis College males’s basketball head coach Travis Ford talks to his staff throughout the first apply of the 2022-2023 season at Chaifetz Enviornment on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022. Picture by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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St. Louis College males’s basketball head coach Travis Ford talks to the media earlier than the primary apply of the 2022-2023 season at Chaifetz Enviornment on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022. Picture by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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St. Louis College males’s basketball coach Travis Ford talks to his staff throughout the first apply of the 2022-23 season at Chaifetz Enviornment on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022.
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Saint Louis Billikens Head Coach Travis Ford fist-bumps reporters and commentators earlier than the beginning of a basketball in opposition to the Japanese Illinois Panthers on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, on the Chaifez Enviornment. Picture by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
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St. Louis College Billikens head coach Travis Ford celebrates his staff’s win over St. Bonaventure Bonnies within the A-10 quarterfinals basketball recreation on Friday, March 11, 2022 Capital One Enviornment in Washington , DC. Picture by Shaban Athuman
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St. Louis College’s head coach Travis Ford reveals frustration after a foul was known as in opposition to his staff throughout a basketball recreation in opposition to Virginia Commonwealth College on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Chaifetz Enviornment in St. Louis. Picture by Joseph Cooke, jcooke@post-dispatch.com
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Billikens Head Coach Travis Ford coaches throughout first half motion in opposition to the Dayton Flyers on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, at Chaifetz Enviornment in St. Louis. Picture by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
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St. Louis Billikens head coach Travis Ford directs his gamers from the sideline within the second half of a Billikens recreation in opposition to the Fordham Rams on the Chaifetz Enviornment in St. Louis on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. The St. Louis Billikens beat the Fordham Rams with a rating of 63-45. Picture by Daniel Shular, dshular@post-dispatch.com
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St. Louis Billikens head coach Travis Ford yells whereas his staff is huddled throughout a timeout within the first half of a recreation in opposition to the Iona Gaels on the Chaifetz Enviornment in St. Louis on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. The Billikens had been scheduled to play an away recreation in opposition to St. Bonaventure on Saturday, however the recreation was postponed on account of COVID protocols on Thursday. Picture by Daniel Shular, dshular@post-dispatch.com
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St. Louis College Billikens head coach Travis Ford reacts to a foul name within the second half of a basketball recreation between the St. Louis Billikens and the College of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers at Chaifetz Enviornment in St. Louis on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. The Billikens misplaced 77-72 of their first common season house loss. Picture by Daniel Shular, dshular@post-dispatch.com
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Saint Louis Billikens Head Coach Travis Ford talks to his gamers throughout a day trip within the first half of a basketball recreation between Saint Louis Billikens and Harris-Stowe Hornets on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, on the Chaifetz Enviornment. Picture by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
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Saint Louis Billikens Head Coach Travis Ford coaches throughout the frist half of an exhibition recreation between the SLU Billikens and the Rockhurst Hawks on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, at Chaifetz Enviornment in St. Louis. Picture by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
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Saint Louis College guard Jordan Goodwin (0) factors to his household within the stands and gestures for them to hitch him on the court docket whereas Head Coach Travis Ford smiles throughout the senior night time celebration that adopted the sport in opposition to the College of Massachusetts at Chaifetz Enviornment in St. Louis on March 1, 2021. The Billiken’s gained the sport, their final common season match-up, 78-57. Picture by Sara Diggins, sdiggins@post-dispatch.com
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Travis Ford coaches the Billikens on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, within the second half of a recreation in opposition to the Virginia Commonwealth Rams at Chaifetz Enviornment in St. Louis. Picture by Christian Gooden
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Saint Louis head coach Travis Ford throughout the first half of an NCAA faculty basketball recreation in opposition to Davidson within the semifinal spherical of the Atlantic 10 males’s match Saturday, March 16, 2019, in New York. (AP Picture/Frank Franklin II)
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Saint Louis coach Travis Ford leaps over gamers to leap onto the pile, celebrating after Saint Louis defeated St. Bonaventure throughout an NCAA faculty basketball recreation within the last of Atlantic 10 males’s match Sunday, March 17, 2019, in New York. Saint Louis gained 55-53. (AP Picture/Julio Cortez)
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Saint Louis coach Travis Ford waves the online after Saint Louis defeated St. Bonaventure throughout an NCAA faculty basketball recreation within the last of the Atlantic 10 males’s match Sunday, March 17, 2019, in New York. Saint Louis gained 55-53. (AP Picture/Julio Cortez)
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Saint Louis coach Travis Ford cuts the online after the staff defeated St. Bonaventure throughout an NCAA faculty basketball recreation within the Atlantic 10 males’s match last Sunday, March 17, 2019, in New York. Saint Louis gained 55-53. (AP Picture/Julio Cortez)
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St. Louis head coach Travis Ford throughout the first half of an NCAA faculty basketball recreation in opposition to Dayton, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Picture/Tony Tribble)
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Saint Louis College Billikens head coach Travis Ford celebrates his staff’s win over St. Bonaventure Bonnies within the A-10 quarterfinals basketball recreation on Friday, March 11, 2022, Capital One Enviornment in Washington, D.C.
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Saint Louis College Billikens head coach Travis Ford reacts throughout the A-10 quarterfinals basketball recreation on Friday, March 11, 2022 on the Capital One Enviornment in Washington, D.C.
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St. Louis College males’s basketball head coach Travis Ford talks to the media earlier than the primary apply of the 2022-2023 season at Chaifetz Enviornment on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022. Picture by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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St. Louis College males’s basketball head coach Travis Ford talks to his staff throughout the first apply of the 2022-2023 season at Chaifetz Enviornment on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022. Picture by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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St. Louis College males’s basketball head coach Travis Ford talks to the media earlier than the primary apply of the 2022-2023 season at Chaifetz Enviornment on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022. Picture by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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St. Louis College males’s basketball coach Travis Ford talks to his staff throughout the first apply of the 2022-23 season at Chaifetz Enviornment on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022.
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Travis Ford is the St. Louis Billikens males’s basketball head coach. Archie Miller is the Rhode Island males’s basketball head coach.
Erik Corridor is the digital sports activities editor on the St. Louis Submit-Dispatch. You will discover him on Twitter @HallErik.
19-year-old Jack Panayotou looked comfortable in his Rhode Island FC debut.
On Friday, it was announced that Panayotou would join RIFC on loan from the New England Revolution. One day later, the midfielder contributed an 81-minute performance in a 2-2 draw against the undefeated Sacramento Republic.
The midfielder was dynamic, showing an ability to advance the ball up the field. He also displayed his set-piece prowess as he was responsible for six corners.
His best service came in the 42nd minute when his cross found the head of Karifa Yao to give the home side a 2-1 lead.
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Panayotou had 36 touches, created four chances (the most in the game), and completed 16 of 20 passes. He was 2/3 on successful dribbles, 4/8 on successful crosses, and 4/6 on ground duels. He was also fouled twice.
Head coach Khano Smith praised Panayotou after the game.
“He’s clever,” Smith said. “He’s a smart player. He’s intelligent. He picks up good positions. He knows how to find space. Sometimes in a game where everybody is moving around, just stand still. He knows how to do that really well. He just knows how to arrive into open space when it’s available.
“He’s aware and he’s clever. Technically very good. You saw an improvement on our set pieces. The goal came from a set piece from his service. He just adds that extra little bit of quality.
“He’s an MLS player. He was in a position at that club where they had other quality players, so he’s finding playing time here. So we’re happy to have him.”
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Panayotou signed a first-team contract with the Revolution on Jan. 10, 2023.
The Homegrown has since made 12 MLS appearances, including two starts. With the second team, he has 10 goals and four assists in 26 appearances (19 starts).
Smith noted that he’s been keeping an eye on Panayotou.
“We’ve been missing a player that can do the things that he does, so we’ve been tracking him,” Smith said. “Some of our staff has worked with him in the Revs Academy before so we know his qualities as a player and as a person.
“We want to help his development. It’s ultimately about helping him too.
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“But he probably feels and they probably feel that he’s probably exceeded or mastered the Next Pro level, so to speak, so he needs something a little bit more and that’s playing against men. That’s playing against grown men. A lot of times in MLS Next Pro games, you’re playing against kids. For Jack’s development to keep going, he needs to play against men.”
Rhode Island is a small state that punches above its size when it comes to tourism. This charming state in the New England region is famous for its extremely long coastline, art scene, and sailing culture. Historically, it is famous for being the first colony to renounce allegiance to the British Crown, and it was also one of the first Union states to send in troops during the American Civil War. Today, Rhode Island is home to a long list of charming small towns that preserve its rich history and serve as launch pads for its numerous offerings. From Jamestown to East Greenwich, here are the cutest towns in the Ocean State to visit this year.
Foster
Foster is a cute little town that charms every visitor with its natural scenery and attractions like the iconic Swamp Meadow Covered Bridge, surrounded by greenery. The Covered Bridge is the most authentic in the state and the only kind situated on a public road. Savor its views with the eyes and a camera, and proceed to Jerimoth Hill – the state’s highest point. Enjoy the views while ascending. Afterward, chill at the Nickle Creek Vineyard, where the views are as satisfying as the wine. Before leaving, be sure to shop till you drop at Foster Plaza Shopping Center.
East Greenwich
East Greenwich is a beautiful town on the west end of Narragansett Bay where visitors can relax, promenade, fish, boat, and kayak. The town also features Scalloptown Park, another great place to fish, bike, and hike trails, and enjoy picnics. Additionally, Goddard State Memorial Park is near the town, featuring large lawns, beautiful trees, hiking trails, a swimming beach, and a lot of picnic tables. While here, be sure to stroll through the town’s charming main street and shop for jewelry at Harbour Galleries, get inspired at YJ Contemporary Fine Art, and enjoy lunch at Dante’s Kitchen. For history lovers, East Greenwich features the Varnum Memorial Armory, featuring a military museum with exhibits and relics of past wars.
Middletown
Middletown is a laid-back town on Aquidneck Island featuring gorgeous beaches and open recreational spaces. Here, tourists can relish the town’s beauty by exploring its main beaches, like the Third Beach and Sachuest Beach, both featuring picnic benches, grills, and sugar-white sands. Kayak and boat rentals are also available to immerse in the waters while hiking around for sightseeing, which is relaxing. Otherwise, spend time unwinding in the town’s numerous parks like – Dunlap-Wheeler Park (featuring gorgeous ocean views) and Paradise Valley Park (featuring a historical windmill and trails). For nature lovers, Middletown is home to Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, featuring a rocky coastline, salt marshes, and three miles of trails. The refuge is also famous for being an important stopover for migratory birds and hosting one of the largest winter populations of harlequin ducks in America. History buffs in this town will also have a field day exploring attractions like Boyd’s Windmill (built in 1810) and Lyman C. Joseph’s House (built in 1882).
Jamestown
Jamestown is a pretty small town in Conanicut Island where island vacation dreams come alive. Once here, visitors can relish the town’s charming scenery at the Beavertail State Park, featuring adorable ocean views, well-paved trails, and opportunities to spot migrating whales, seals, and birds. Move to the town’s top beaches, like East Ferry and Mackerel Beaches, to enjoy picnics, build sand castles, and engage in water sports. History buffs are invited to explore the 18th-century Jamestown Windmill or enjoy impressive views of Narragansett Bay at the historic Conanicut Battery. For more adventures, head to Fort Wetherill State Park to enjoy scuba diving, boating, fishing, and hiking. Before leaving, be sure to check out some of the top lighthouses in and around Jamestown, such as the Rose Island Lighthouse (built in 1869) and the Conanicut Island Lighthouse (built in 1886).
Bristol
Bristol is a cute town on the eastern part of Narragansett Bay steeped in history and natural beauty. Here, visitors will be greeted with an engulfing maritime aura, and the Bristol Harbor features several boat moorings and docks, offering endless opportunities for sailing and boating. For beach lovers, the town features Bristol Town Beach and Poppasquash Point Beach. Bristol is also home to Colt State Park, featuring unobstructed views of Narragansett Bay, picnic tables, a boat ramp, a fishing pier, and hiking trails. For history buffs, the town hosts Bristol Ferry Lighthouse (built in 1855) and Bristol County Courthouse (built in 1816). Nature lovers can head to Mount Hope Farm to enjoy walking trails and picturesque views of Mount Hope Bay.
Westerly
Westerly is a charming town in Washington County famous for its miles of beautiful shoreline offering endless adventures. An unforgettable vacation in this town can start from the downtown area where visitors can explore the beautiful wall artworks at Eagle’s Nest Gallery and enjoy some delicious meals at Cooked Goose or Bridge Restaurant. Next, head to Wilcox Park to marvel at the gorgeous scenery characterized by gardens, a fountain, a large pond, monuments, and trees. Take the adventures a step up and visit the town’s beaches for some water adventures and ocean scenery. The top beaches in town include – East Beach, Watch Hill Beach, and Misquamicut State Beach. For a blend of history and scenery, visitors are invited to the Watch Hill Lighthouse Museum, which features photographs and documents about the area’s maritime history.
Narragansett
Narragansett is a lovely town on the bay of the same name with so much to offer. Typical of a quintessential Rhodes Island town, this town’s beaches are undeniably alluring, and Narragansett Town Beach is the most beautiful. Scarborough North State Beach is another fine option, featuring an observation tower, picnic areas, pavilions, and a boardwalk. While in this town, stroll around The Towers to marvel at their stunning architectural splendor and the waterfront scenery, and then proceed to Point Judith Lighthouse to marvel at stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. Before leaving, immerse in some local history at the South County Museum and embark on a shopping spree at the Salt Pond Shopping Center.
Charlestown
Charlestown is a small, gorgeous town in Washington County peppered with impressive natural and historic attractions. While here, visitors would be stunned by its array of mind-blowing beaches, often regarded as Rhode Island’s best-kept secrets. Some of the finest to explore include East Beach, Charlestown Town Beach, and Blue Shutters Town Beach, all brimming with swimming, fishing, sunbathing, picnicking, and water sports activities. Ninigret Park is another scenic area in this town for leisure and recreational pursuits, featuring a small beachfront and sports facilities. For nature lovers, visit the 858-acre Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge, consisting of wetlands, freshwater ponds, and diverse bird species. Proceed to Burlingame State Park to enjoy fishing, picnicking, boating, camping, hunting, and hiking. Elsewhere, history buffs can visit the District Schoolhouse No. 2 (built around 1838) or the Joseph Stanton House (built around 1739).
Rhode Island may be small compared to other states in the country, but what it lacks in size is that it makes up for touristy allure. From expansive coastline to historic and natural attractions and picturesque lighthouses, this state is blessed with so much. Fortunately, its small towns are great places from which to experience its best. In these towns, visitors will be greeted on all sides by charming coastal scenery while attractions line up to offer endless adventures. Whichever season you choose to visit, these towns in Rhode Island will make you lose track of time.
No additional entries are allowed, but there is still plenty of college basketball business left to resolve in the transfer portal.
Brown’s men, the University of Rhode Island’s men and Bryant’s men all saw noteworthy player movement over the last week. The Rams women made a coaching staff addition while bidding to contend again in the Atlantic 10 in 2024-25.
The Bears mined the Division II ranks for fresh talent while URI’s men saw four players who could have suited up in 2024-25 find homes elsewhere. The Bulldogs retained a standout and lost another to a team they upset on the road in December 2020. The Rams women brought in a replacement for Megan Shoniker, who was hired away by New Hampshire to begin her first stint as a head coach.
Here’s a more in-depth look at each development over the last week:
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Brown men: Malachi Ndur, Jacob Dar
Ndur will join the William & Mary Tribe as a graduate transfer. He exhausted his eligibility with the Bears after helping them reach the Ivy Madness title game in March. Ndur closed with 12 points, six rebounds and four assists in that tight defeat against Yale.
Dar will join Brown from Emory & Henry (Va.) with two seasons of eligibility remaining. He’s a 6-foot-7-inch wing who averaged 15.4 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 28 games with the Wasps in 2023-24. Dar is a Nebraska native who will compete for a role replacing Kalu Anya, a two-year lineup staple who transferred to Saint Louis.
Rhode Island men: Ben Hammond, Connor Dubsky, Rory Stewart, Luis Kortright
Hammond committed to Virginia Tech after asking the Rams for a release from his letter of intent and reopening his recruitment. He selected the Hokies ahead of Tennessee and a host of other high-profile suitors.
More: With college basketball’s transfer portal now closed, here’s the latest RI update.
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Dubsky (UNC Asheville), Stewart (Florida Gulf Coast) and Kortright (Washington) have all announced commitments after entering the portal at the close of the 2023-24 season. Kortright was the only member of that trio to play meaningful minutes for URI, averaging 10 points and collecting a team-high 117 assists.
Tyson Brown (Georgia Southern), Jeremy Foumena (High Point), Zek Montgomery (Bradley) and Brandon Weston (Tennessee State) previously announced departures from the Rams after a 12-20 season. URI has added commitments from Albany guard and Rhode Island native Sebastian Thomas, Nebraska guard Jamarques Lawrence and St. John’s forward Drissa Traore.
Bryant men: Rafael Pinzon, Daniel Rivera
Pinzon will return to what should be a primary role for the Bulldogs. He played in all 33 games last year and averaged 13 points despite making just four starts. Pinzon netted at least 19 points in each of his last four games and hit double figures in five of his last eight.
Rivera announced a commitment to Massachusetts and will resume what was initially a path toward the Atlantic 10. He missed all of the 2022-23 season with Saint Louis after undergoing foot surgery and will join a rival after averaging 13.3 points and 8.1 rebounds in a lone year with Bryant.
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Rhode Island women: Ali Jaques
The Rams hired Jaques away from league rival George Washington, where she served as associate head coach in 2023-24. Jaques is a previous head coach at Siena and counts other stops at Seton Hall, Northwestern, Dayton, Furman, Sacred Heart and Rider.
“I’ve known Ali a long time and she is extremely competitive, a tireless worker and a relentless recruiter,” URI coach Tammi Reiss said in a statement. “She has had success as both an assistant coach and as a head coach, and her experience will be invaluable to our program.”
Jaques coached in a Sweet 16 with the Wildcats and the title game of the WBI with the Saints in 2014-15. She was a standout basketball and soccer player at New York University in the late 1990s, including a Division III national championship with the Violets on the hardwood in 1996-97.