McConnell, Petteway spark Robert Morris to 1st win, 66-59
PITTSBURGH -- Matty McConnell and Malik Petteway scored 13 points each and a Petteway drive sparked a 15-9 closing run as Robert Morris pulled away over the final six minutes to defeat Duquesne 66-59 Sunday night and pick up its first win.
The Colonials (1-3) held a 51-50 lead in a tight game that had seen eight ties and seven lead changes. Koby Thomas missed a layup, but Petteway grabbed the offensive board and scored. He finished with a double-double, adding 14 rebounds. Thomas finished with 10 points and eight boards, while Dachon Burke scored 11 points and hauled down 10 boards.
Rene Castro-Caneddy and Eric Williams Jr. each scored 18 for the Dukes (2-1). Tydus Verhoeven blocked seven shots, out of a team total of 10, tying a Duquesne single-game freshman record established in 1991. Verhoeven scored 12 points and had nine rebounds.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Doug Simmons
- Roger Ayers
- Mike Roberts
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown State | 3-0 | - | 8-5 |
| Milwaukee | 2-0 | 0.5 | 9-4 |
| Northern Kentucky | 2-0 | 0.5 | 7-6 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 2-1 | 1 | 9-5 |
| Cleveland State | 2-1 | 1 | 8-6 |
| Wright State | 1-2 | 2 | 7-7 |
| Detroit Mercy | 1-2 | 2 | 5-9 |
| IU Indianapolis | 1-2 | 2 | 5-9 |
| Oakland | 1-2 | 2 | 4-8 |
| Robert Morris | 0-2 | 2.5 | 8-5 |
| Green Bay | 0-3 | 3 | 2-12 |
2024-25 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Bonaventure | 0-0 | - | 12-1 |
| Rhode Island | 0-0 | - | 11-1 |
| George Washington | 0-0 | - | 11-2 |
| Dayton | 0-0 | - | 10-3 |
| VCU | 0-0 | - | 10-3 |
| Davidson | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Loyola Chicago | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Saint Joseph's | 0-0 | - | 8-4 |
| George Mason | 0-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Fordham | 0-0 | - | 8-5 |
| La Salle | 0-0 | - | 8-5 |
| Saint Louis | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Richmond | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Massachusetts | 0-0 | - | 5-8 |
| Duquesne | 0-0 | - | 4-8 |
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