Rhode Island fell to 4-4 with a 38-21 loss to UAlbany on Oct. 24, after the Great Danes used three rushing touchdowns from Rahshan La Mons to hold off the Rams' second-half rallies.
The teams played in Pawtucket. UAlbany improved to 5-3 overall and 3-1 in CAA Football, while URI dropped to 1-3 in conference games, according to URI's official game record.
UAlbany led 14-0 at halftime. Rhode Island scored twice in the third quarter, including Sean Byrd's 20-yard touchdown reception as the period ended, to trail 21-14.
La Mons answered with a 65-yard scoring run early in the fourth quarter. URI quarterback Alex McClelland's 1-yard touchdown brought the Rams within 28-21, but a field goal and late UAlbany touchdown closed the scoring.
La Mons finished with 196 rushing yards and three touchdowns. UAlbany gained 450 total yards to URI's 335, including a 265-150 advantage on the ground.
McClelland passed for 185 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Marquise Buchanan caught six passes for 87 yards, and Chaas McCoy led URI with seven tackles.
The Rams host Maine in Pawtucket on Saturday, Oct. 31, at noon. URI lists FloCollege as the broadcast.