| 1 | 2 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RMU | 38 | 37 | 19 | 94 |
| FDU | 47 | 28 | 22 | 97 |
Edge scores 28 points; FDU beats Robert Morris 97-94 in 2OT
TEANECK, N.J. -- Darnell Edge matched a career-high with 28 points and made a pair of free throws with 15 seconds left in the second overtime as Fairleigh Dickinson beat Robert Morris 97-94 on Saturday to move within a game of the Colonials atop the Northeast Conference standings.
Xzavier Malone-Key made 2 of 3 free throws to give the Knights a 95-94 lead with 36 seconds left. The Knights' Mike Holloway Jr. blocked Josh Williams' layup attempt before Edge capped the scoring. Williams' 3-point attempt rimmed out at the buzzer.
The Knights (11-11, 6-4 NEC) have won five straight since breaking a three-game skid. Robert Morris (12-11, 7-3) entered with a two-game lead over five teams in the league, and has now lost back-to-back games, including a 76-73 defeat to Saint Francis (Pa.) on Thursday night.
Edge made a 3-pointer and four free throws in the first overtime. He finished 6 of 9 from beyond the arc and was 6-of-6 shooting at the line. Jahlil Jenkins added 19 points, and Holloway and Elyjah Williams each had 17 points and eight rebounds for the Knights.
Williams made seven 3-pointers and scored 34 points to lead the Colonials. Charles Bain chipped in 18 points.
The Colonials' Dante Treacy hit a 3-pointer with 17 seconds left to force the second overtime tied at 87. Jon Williams blocked Jenkins' potential game-winning layup attempt with five seconds left in regulation.
The Knights made 31 of 40 free throws compared to 15-of-18 shooting for Robert Morris.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Ray Perone
- Martin Herrick
- Byron Taylor
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State | 11-1 | - | 17-6 |
| Milwaukee | 8-3 | 2.5 | 15-7 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 8-4 | 3 | 15-8 |
| Robert Morris | 8-5 | 3.5 | 16-8 |
| Youngstown State | 8-5 | 3.5 | 14-10 |
| Oakland | 7-6 | 4.5 | 10-14 |
| Wright State | 6-7 | 5.5 | 12-12 |
| Northern Kentucky | 5-7 | 6 | 10-13 |
| IU Indianapolis | 4-9 | 7.5 | 8-16 |
| Detroit Mercy | 4-9 | 7.5 | 8-16 |
| Green Bay | 0-13 | 11.5 | 2-22 |
2024-25 Northeast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut | 7-2 | - | 16-6 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 5-3 | 1.5 | 9-14 |
| Mercyhurst | 6-4 | 1.5 | 12-13 |
| Long Island University | 6-4 | 1.5 | 10-15 |
| Wagner | 4-5 | 3 | 12-10 |
| Stonehill | 4-5 | 3 | 12-12 |
| Chicago State | 3-5 | 3.5 | 3-20 |
| St. Francis (PA) | 3-6 | 4 | 8-15 |
| Le Moyne | 2-6 | 4.5 | 7-16 |
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