| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMU | 28 | 40 | 68 |
| BRY | 29 | 25 | 54 |
McConnell's 18 leads Robert Morris past Bryant 68-54
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Matty McConnell scored 18 points and Robert Morris took over down the stretch to open Northeast Conference play with a 68-54 win over Bryant on Friday, the Bulldogs' ninth-straight loss.
Dachone Burke added 15 points and Jon Williams 13 for the Colonials (7-7).
Bosko Kostur's layup with 11:45 to play gave Bryant a 44-39 lead but from that point until a 3-pointer in the closing seconds the Bulldogs went 1 of 12 with six turnovers.
McConnell started and finished a 10-0 run and after two Bryant free throws, Koby Thomas capped a 6-0 run with a dunk that made it 54-46 for the Colonials with 6:10 left. It was an eight point game with just over two minutes left when Williams made six straight free throws to begin a 9-0 run.
Robert Morris made 16 of 17 free throws in the second half.
Sebastian Townes had 14 points for the Bulldogs (1-13), who shot just 33 percent, going 4 of 18 from 3-point range.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Doug Aprahamian
- Michael Pilla
- Justin Simon
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Morris | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Detroit Mercy | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Milwaukee | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Wright State | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Cleveland State | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Youngstown State | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Green Bay | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| IU Indianapolis | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Oakland | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Northern Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 0-4 |
2024-25 America East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAlbany | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Bryant | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| UMass Lowell | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| UMBC | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Maine | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Vermont | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Binghamton | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| New Hampshire | 0-0 | - | 2-6 |
| NJIT | 0-0 | - | 0-6 |
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