KINGSTON, R.I. -- Delroy James and Keith Cothran scored 16 points and added five assists apiece to lead Rhode Island to a 79-50 victory over Akron on Saturday.
Jimmy Baron chipped in with 14 points and four assists to help Rhode Island (10-4) extend its home win streak to 13 against non-conference opponents.
Akron (8-5) played tough defense in stretches, but the Rhode Island offense was too explosive, riding an 18-7 first-half run to an 11-point lead at the break.
Akron closed to within six points in the second half, but James re-entered the game at the 18-minute mark and sparked Rhode Island to a 13-0 run.
Jimmy Conyers led Akron with eight points and 10 rebounds. Nate Linhart, Darryl Roberts and Brett McKnight added seven points apiece.
Rhode Island played strong defense, holding Akron to 35 percent (21-for-60) from the floor and forcing 16 turnovers. The Rams also outrebounded the Zips 40-28.