| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMU | 42 | 32 | 74 |
| SHU | 20 | 40 | 60 |
Big first half carries Robert Morris by Sacred Heart 74-60.
FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Dachon Burke had 10 of his 19 points in a dominant first half, Matty McConnell added 16 points and Robert Morris rolled to a 74-60 win over Sacred Heart on Thursday night.
Koby Thomas added 10 points for the Colonials (12-8, 6-1 Northeast Conference), who held the Pioneers to 29 percent shooting with 11 turnovers to open a 42-20 haltime lead.
Despite missing all six of its 3-pointers, Sacred Heart (7-13, 2-5) shot 50 percent in the second half but was never able to threaten the league-leading Colonials.
Joseph Lopez had 14 of his 18 points in the second half for Sacred Heart and grabbed 10 rebounds. Zach Radz added 17 points.
McConnell had a pair of 3-pointers as Robert Morris scored the first 14 points of the game. Sacred Heart didn't got on the board until Kinnon LaRose made a free throw more than seven minutes in and didn't make a a basket until his layup at the 12:25 mark.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Tom Courtney
- Matt McCloskey
- Michael Palau
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State | 12-2 | - | 18-7 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 11-4 | 1.5 | 18-8 |
| Robert Morris | 10-5 | 2.5 | 18-8 |
| Youngstown State | 10-5 | 2.5 | 16-10 |
| Milwaukee | 9-5 | 3 | 16-9 |
| Oakland | 7-7 | 5 | 10-15 |
| Wright State | 7-8 | 5.5 | 13-13 |
| Northern Kentucky | 6-8 | 6 | 11-14 |
| IU Indianapolis | 4-11 | 8.5 | 8-18 |
| Detroit Mercy | 4-11 | 8.5 | 8-18 |
| Green Bay | 0-14 | 12 | 2-23 |
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 11-2 | - | 14-10 |
| Quinnipiac | 10-3 | 1 | 14-10 |
| Marist | 9-3 | 1.5 | 16-5 |
| Iona | 8-5 | 3 | 11-13 |
| Sacred Heart | 7-5 | 3.5 | 11-12 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 6-6 | 4.5 | 13-10 |
| Manhattan | 6-6 | 4.5 | 11-10 |
| Siena | 6-7 | 5 | 11-13 |
| Fairfield | 5-8 | 6 | 9-15 |
| Rider | 5-8 | 6 | 9-15 |
| Niagara | 4-8 | 6.5 | 9-14 |
| Saint Peter's | 2-10 | 8.5 | 7-13 |
| Canisius | 2-10 | 8.5 | 2-21 |
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