Jonah Hinton scores 24 to propel Rhode Island to 103-59 rout of Holy Cross in season opener

KINGSTON, R.I. — Jonah Hinton scored 24 points to help Rhode Island defeat Holy Cross 103-59 on Tuesday night in a season opener.

Hinton went 8 of 11 from the field (6 for 9 from 3-point range) for the Rams. Matas Deniusas added 13 points and eight rebounds. Jason Fontenet II shot 4 of 7 from the field and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line to finish with 11 points.

Kole Hanson led the way for the Crusaders with 11 points and five assists. Chuck Hare added 10 points and eight rebounds and Tristen Wilson scored nine.

Rhode Island took the lead with 17:35 left in the first half and did not trail again. Hinton led with 17 points in the first half to help put the Rams up 58-27 at the break.