Spear powers Robert Morris past Northern Kentucky 74-64
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- — Kahliel Spear finished with 21 points, 11 rebounds and four assists to power Robert Morris to a 74-64 victory over Northern Kentucky in Horizon League play on Saturday.
Spear notched his fourth double-double of the season to help the Colonials (5-14, 1-7) snap a five-game skid. Michael Green III pitched in with 14 points and five assists, while Kam Farris scored 13.
Marques Warrick topped the Norse (6-9, 2-4) with 21 points. He sank just 5 of 15 shots — 1 of 9 from beyond the arc — but made 10 of 12 foul shots. Adrian Nelson contributed 11 points and nine rebounds off the bench.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Josh White
- Matt Palumb
- Ryan Corbett
2023-24 Horizon League Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Oakland | 15-5 | - | 24-12 |
Youngstown State | 14-6 | 1 | 22-10 |
Green Bay | 13-7 | 2 | 18-14 |
Wright State | 13-7 | 2 | 18-14 |
Milwaukee | 12-8 | 3 | 20-15 |
Northern Kentucky | 12-8 | 3 | 18-15 |
Purdue Fort Wayne | 11-9 | 4 | 23-13 |
Cleveland State | 11-9 | 4 | 21-15 |
Robert Morris | 6-14 | 9 | 10-22 |
IUPUI | 2-18 | 13 | 6-26 |
Detroit Mercy | 1-19 | 14 | 1-31 |