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
2022-23 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown State | 9-3 | - | 17-6 |
| Milwaukee | 9-3 | - | 15-7 |
| Northern Kentucky | 9-3 | - | 14-9 |
| Cleveland State | 9-3 | - | 14-9 |
| Oakland | 7-5 | 2 | 9-14 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 6-6 | 3 | 14-9 |
| Wright State | 6-6 | 3 | 13-10 |
| Robert Morris | 6-6 | 3 | 11-12 |
| Detroit Mercy | 4-8 | 5 | 8-15 |
| Green Bay | 1-11 | 8 | 2-21 |
| IUPUI | 0-12 | 9 | 3-20 |
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