Robert Morris Colonials @ Saint Francis Red Flash
Blackmon lifts St. Francis (Pa.) past Robert Morris 86-71
LORETTO, Pa. -- Isaiah Blackmon had a career-high 30 points as St. Francis (Pa.) topped Robert Morris 86-71 on Tuesday night for its sixth consecutive victory.
Mark Flagg had 19 points, eight rebounds and three blocks, and Keith Braxton added 19 points and six rebounds for St. Francis (18-8, 11-4 Northeast Conference). Randall Gaskins Jr. had seven assists.
With Merrimack in first place and ineligible for the NEC tournament, St. Francis moved closer to securing the No. 1 seed with three games remaining.
Charles Bain had 17 points for the Colonials (15-13, 11-4). AJ Bramah added 14 points, and Yannis Mendy had 12 points and seven rebounds.
St. Francis matches up against Long Island University at home on Sunday. Robert Morris faces Mount St. Mary's at home on Friday.
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Game Information
Loretto, PA
Referee:Wally Rutecki
Referee:Matt Potter
Referee:Chet Walker
2025-26 Standings
| Horizon LeagueHorizon League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright State | 11-3 | - | 16-9 |
| Oakland | 10-4 | 1 | 14-11 |
| Green Bay | 9-6 | 2.5 | 14-12 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 8-6 | 3 | 14-11 |
| Robert Morris | 8-7 | 3.5 | 16-10 |
| Detroit Mercy | 7-7 | 4 | 10-13 |
| Northern Kentucky | 7-8 | 4.5 | 15-11 |
| Cleveland State | 6-8 | 5 | 10-15 |
| Milwaukee | 6-10 | 6 | 10-17 |
| Youngstown State | 5-9 | 6 | 12-13 |
| IU Indianapolis | 3-12 | 8.5 | 7-19 |
| Northeast ConferenceNortheast Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University | 10-1 | - | 16-8 |
| Central Connecticut | 7-5 | 3.5 | 13-10 |
| Mercyhurst | 7-5 | 3.5 | 12-13 |
| Le Moyne | 7-5 | 3.5 | 12-13 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 6-6 | 4.5 | 9-16 |
| Stonehill | 6-6 | 4.5 | 9-16 |
| New Haven | 5-6 | 5 | 10-14 |
| Saint Francis | 4-7 | 6 | 6-18 |
| Wagner | 3-8 | 7 | 8-14 |
| Chicago State | 3-9 | 7.5 | 5-20 |
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