Phoenix Topped By No. 8/13 Rhode Island

PAWTUCKET, R.I. – Elon football held No. 8/13 Rhode Island without a touchdown for three quarters Saturday afternoon, but the Rams pulled away with 28 fourth-quarter points to hand the Phoenix a 31-10 loss at Centreville Bank Stadium. Elon (2-1, 0-1 CAA) led 3-0 at halftime and was tied with Rhode Island (2-1, 1-0 CAA) entering the fourth quarter. The Phoenix finished with 306 yards of offense to Rhode Island’s 286, but five turnovers proved costly as the Rams scored 21 points off Elon giveaways. HOW IT HAPPENED The Phoenix defense answered an early turnover on Elon’s opening possession by…