UMass vs. Rhode Island still resonates for Minutemen Cairo McCrory and the UMass men's basketball team will host Rhode Island at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Mullins Center. CHRIS TUCCI/UMASS ATHLETICS Javohn and the UMass men's basketball team will host Rhode Island at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Mullins Center. CHRIS TUCCI/UMASS ATHLETICS Related stories Rhode Island’s last visit to the Mullins Center still stings for the UMass men’s basketball team. Tre Mitchell, riding a then-career high scoring night, blocked Fats Russell’s game-winning layup with 2.2 seconds left. Or so he thought. Mitchell was whistled for the foul, and sank two free throws to deliver a Rams victory in the regular season finale March 7.