McConnell, Petteway spark Robert Morris to 1st win, 66-59
PITTSBURGH -- Matty McConnell and Malik Petteway scored 13 points each and a Petteway drive sparked a 15-9 closing run as Robert Morris pulled away over the final six minutes to defeat Duquesne 66-59 Sunday night and pick up its first win.
The Colonials (1-3) held a 51-50 lead in a tight game that had seen eight ties and seven lead changes. Koby Thomas missed a layup, but Petteway grabbed the offensive board and scored. He finished with a double-double, adding 14 rebounds. Thomas finished with 10 points and eight boards, while Dachon Burke scored 11 points and hauled down 10 boards.
Rene Castro-Caneddy and Eric Williams Jr. each scored 18 for the Dukes (2-1). Tydus Verhoeven blocked seven shots, out of a team total of 10, tying a Duquesne single-game freshman record established in 1991. Verhoeven scored 12 points and had nine rebounds.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Doug Simmons
- Roger Ayers
- Mike Roberts
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Morris | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Detroit Mercy | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Milwaukee | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Wright State | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Cleveland State | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Youngstown State | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Green Bay | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| IU Indianapolis | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Oakland | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Northern Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 0-4 |
2024-25 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Loyola Chicago | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| St. Bonaventure | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Davidson | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Rhode Island | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| George Washington | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| La Salle | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Saint Joseph's | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| VCU | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Fordham | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| George Mason | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Saint Louis | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Richmond | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Massachusetts | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Duquesne | 0-0 | - | 0-4 |
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