PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -Weyinmi Efejuku (Way-In-Mee Eff-eh-Juke-Oo) scored a season-high 21 points and pulled down 8 rebounds as Providence edged in-state rival Rhode Island, 66-65, on Saturday.
Marshon Brooks added 14 points and Geoff McDermott hit two crucial free throws with 15 seconds remaining to seal the win for the Friars (6-3).
Jimmy Baron and Kahiem Seawright each scored 18 points and had 7 rebounds for Rhode Island. Providence never led by more than three and trailed for much of the second half.
The game was tight from start to finish, and neither team led by more than three during a fast-paced first period that featured 15 lead changes.
Baron had a chance to win the game for Rhode Island (6-3), but his baseline jumper with five seconds to go rimmed out.
