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URI Holds Strong, Topples Campbell 21-9 in CAA Opener – Newport Buzz
The University of Rhode Island Rams made a statement in their CAA Football opener Saturday night at Meade Stadium, taking down Campbell 21-9 in a game defined by defensive grit. From start to finish, the Rams (2-1, 1-0 CAA Football) controlled the tempo, never trailing as they leaned on a relentless defense and timely offensive execution.
The game’s defining moment came in the second quarter, as Rhode Island held Campbell (1-2, 0-1 CAA Football) to a thrilling four-play goal-line stand, preserving a narrow 7-3 lead going into halftime. Defensive lineman Westley Neal Jr. was key during the stand, coming up with a solo stop and assisting on another to stymie the Camels’ momentum. That stand proved to be the turning point, galvanizing the Rams on both sides of the ball.
The Rams’ lone score of the first half came early when quarterback Devin Farrell found wide receiver Greg Gaines III for a nine-yard touchdown pass. Campbell responded with a field goal just before halftime, but Rhode Island’s defense refused to let them get any closer.
In the second half, Rhode Island’s offense came to life. Farrell orchestrated an eight-play, 77-yard drive to open the third quarter, capping it off with his first career rushing touchdown. The Rams’ defense immediately followed up by forcing a Campbell punt, setting up Farrell’s second touchdown pass of the night—a 25-yard strike to Marquis Buchanan, giving Rhode Island a commanding 21-3 lead.
Campbell tried to claw back into the game in the fourth quarter, scoring on an eight-yard pass from Mike Chandler II to Sinecere Brown. But Rhode Island’s defense stiffened once again, stopping a two-point conversion attempt that would have made it a one-possession game. From there, the Rams controlled the clock, forcing the Camels into a turnover on downs in their final possession and sealing the victory with 1:18 remaining.
Linebacker A.J. Pena was a force all game, racking up eight tackles and two sacks to pass the 100-tackle milestone for his career. Pena now has 17.5 sacks, moving him into eighth place on URI’s all-time list. Defensive back Fredrick Mallay added a career-high 11 tackles, while the Rams as a whole racked up nine tackles for loss, shutting down any hopes of a Campbell comeback.
On offense, Farrell was efficient, completing 14 of 21 passes for 128 yards while adding another 34 yards on the ground. He accounted for all three of Rhode Island’s touchdowns, throwing two and rushing for one. Buchanan, meanwhile, continued his streak of reliability, catching four passes for 48 yards and extending his streak of games with a reception to 10.
The Rams now shift their focus to a non-conference road game against LIU next Saturday, with kickoff set for noon.
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Public, Massachusetts and Rhode Island organizations combine to capture 3 abandoned dogs, charge owners
Teamwork has resulted in an arrest after dogs were reportedly left abandoned.
According to police, three dogs were safe thanks to Missing Dogs Massachusetts, West Greenwich Animal Control and Coventry Police Department, RI Animal Control earlier this month.
Police asked the public for help in identifying the owner of the dogs.
On Friday, West Greenwich Police announced that an arrest was made for Animal Abandonment and thanked the public for their help in solving the case.
Authorities did not release the name(s) of the suspect.
An 18-year-old Rhode Island man was killed in a crash in Trumbull on Friday night.
State police said a BMW X5 driven by an 18-year-old Cranston, Rhode Island man sideswiped a BMW X1 driven by a 61-year-old Braintree, Vermont man on Route 25 South near exit 9 in Trumbull around 11 p.m.
After the initial collision, the BMW X5 spun out of control, went into the median, rolled over and hit several trees, according to state police.
Timothy Campbell, 18, of Cumberland, Rhode Island, was in the back seat and died at the scene, state police said.
The driver and two other passengers in the car were injured and taken to a hospital. Police said their injuries are not life-threatening.
No one in the other car was injured.
Route 25 South was closed for several hours as police investigated.
The Collision Analysis & Reconstruction Squad is assisting with the investigation.
Anyone who saw the collision or has dash camera video is asked to call Troop G at (203) 696-2500.
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) — Local fire departments are getting ready for one of their busiest periods for surf rescues now that beaches are closed for the season.
The season ended on Labor Day, which means no lifeguards at state beaches. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management said it’s because of the annual back-to-school exodus of young people who make up DEM’s seasonal workforce.
Signs are posted at the beaches warning people they are swimming at their own risk, but the Narragansett Fire Department says they’re ready to answer the call if something goes wrong.
Most people at Narragansett Town Beach Friday aren’t too worried about safety ahead of the weekend.
“I’d say just common sense. You know, use your head,” Lisa Ryan from Wakefield said.
Life rings with a floatie and rope are set up along the Narragansett coastline in case of an emergency. If opened, it will notify the fire department, which has trained its crew on surfer rescues and has two jet skis with rescue boards ready to go.
Still, Captain Charles Lacoste asks people to take precautions.
“Don’t swim alone. If possible, have somebody on shore who can contact emergency services, if necessary,” Lacoste said.
The Narragansett Fire Department is also urging people to stay hydrated this weekend as they have gotten more medical calls at the beach about dehydration than actual rescues.
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