Cook leads Missouri State over Robert Morris 74-60
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Keandre Cook scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to help Missouri State beat Robert Morris 74-60 on Friday night.
Cook was 6 of 10 from the field and 4 of 6 from 3-point range. Josh Webster added 14 points, and Szymon Wojcik and Jarred Dixon scored 12 each for the Bears (2-0), who led the entire way after the first five minutes.
The Colonials (0-2) cut an eight-point deficit to 39-38 with a 9-2 run early in the second half, but Missouri State responded with a 12-2 run and extended to its largest lead at 58-44 which it later matched at the final score. Robert Morris got no closer than 60-54 after trailing by 14.
Charles Bain had 25 points and Jon Williams added 11 points for Robert Morris. The Colonials shot just 31 percent from the field, including 9 of 34 from 3-point range.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Brad Ferrie
- James Durham
- John Hampton
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Mercy | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| IU Indianapolis | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Milwaukee | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Oakland | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Youngstown State | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Cleveland State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Green Bay | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Northern Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Robert Morris | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Wright State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Bradley | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Drake | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Murray State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Northern Iowa | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| UIC | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Evansville | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Illinois State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Indiana State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Valparaiso | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
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