Robert Morris tops Norfolk St. 75-53 for 2nd straight win
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Koby Thomas displayed a near-perfect shooting touch going nine of 10 from the floor, making three of four 3-pointers along the way, and finishing with 21 points as Robert Morris defeated Norfolk State 75-53 Friday for its second straight win.
Leondre Washington scored 16 points, Dachon Burke scored 15 and each was credited with five assists for the Colonials (2-3) in a contest that was part of the Grand Canyon Classic.
Thomas scored five quick points on a fast-break layup and a 3-pointer, each possession started by two of his four defensive rebounds, pushing a six-point halftime lead to 11, 36-25. Washington added a 3-pointer that increased the lead into double digits, 42-29, where it stayed the rest of the way and growing to as many as 25 points.
Nic Thomas and Alex Long each scored 12 for Norfolk State (0-5).
Robert Morris made 10 3-pointers to the Spartans four and grabbed 36 rebounds, 25 off the defensive glass.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Eric Mims
- Keith Peterson
- Nathan Reeves
2024-25 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Norfolk State | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
Howard | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
Morgan State | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
Delaware State | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
South Carolina State | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
Maryland Eastern Shore | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
North Carolina Central | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
Coppin State | 0-0 | - | 0-7 |
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Robert Morris | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
Wright State | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
Detroit Mercy | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
Purdue Fort Wayne | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
Cleveland State | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
Milwaukee | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
Green Bay | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
IU Indianapolis | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
Youngstown State | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
Oakland | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
Northern Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 0-4 |