Orlando, FL (SportsNetwork.com) - Perry Ellis totaled 17 points and five rebounds as No. 11 Kansas subdued Rhode Island, 76-60, in the Orlando Classic.

Frank Mason III picked up 12 points, with Devonte' Graham and Wayne Selden, Jr. contributing 10 points each for the Jayhawks (3-1), who will face Tennessee on Friday.

E.C. Matthews poured in a game-high 20 points for the Rams (3-1), who were coming off an overtime win against Nebraska. Gilvydas Biruta added 16 points and seven boards in defeat.

Kansas was in control throughout, surging into a comfortable early lead thanks to a 13-2 burst ending on a Mason triple for a 17-6 game less than seven minutes after the opening tip.

Biruta hit two straight baskets and URI reduced its deficit to seven -- the last time Rhode Island's deficit dipped below double digits.

Ellis countered with another trey, then later on Graham contributed four straight points, and Ellis capped another surge with a slam to make it 31-11 with 6:28 to play before the half.

Kansas led 43-25 at the break, and the Rams were only able to trim their deficit to 13 twice -- the final occurrence after a three-pointer from Jared Terrell with 6:02 to go which pulled URI to 62-49.

Mason sank a trey on the next trip down the floor and Cliff Alexander added a dunk to boost Kansas' advantage to 18 less than 90 seconds later. The Jayhawks cruised to the finish.