KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Dylan Williamson scored 18 points as Rhode Island beat Maryland-Eastern Shore 67-47 on Thursday.

Williamson went 7 of 10 from the field (4 for 6 from 3-point range) for the Rams (4-0). Matas Deniusas added 16 points and 12 rebounds while going 3 of 9 from the floor, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and 9 for 9 from the free-throw line. Jalen Harper had nine points and went 3 of 4 from the field.

Bobby Gardner finished with 12 points and four assists for the Hawks (1-4). Alvin Cole added 10 points for Maryland-Eastern Shore. Isaiah Griffin also had nine points.

Rhode Island took the lead for good with 2:29 left in the first half. The score was 32-28 at halftime, with Williamson racking up 16 points. Rhode Island outscored Maryland-Eastern Shore by 16 points over the final half, while Harper led the way with a team-high nine second-half points.

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