Robert Morris category, Page 12
Robert Morris tops league-leading Youngstown State for 4th straight win
Three years into its Horizon League voyage, Robert Morris is finally making some noise in men’s basketball. After settling for low seeds that resulted in early exits from the Horizon Tournament in their first two seasons in the league, the Colonials on Tuesday night enhanced their chance of securing a...
Robert Morris pummels Milwaukee for 3rd straight win
In the immediate aftermath of a big victory at UPMC Events Center, with Robert Morris convincingly beating Milwaukee, 80-60, on Saturday night, coach Andy Toole was quick not to attach too much meaning to the win. The Colonials (14-15, 9-9 Horizon League) defended their home court and took down the...
Robert Morris dominates down the stretch to top Green Bay
Judging by what happened to Milwaukee on Feb. 6, Robert Morris coach Andy Toole knew it would be a bad idea to overlook the Green Bay Phoenix. On the road in Milwaukee, Green Bay pulled off a stunning 1-point upset, dealing the Panthers a loss that could compromise their Horizon...
Atlantic 10 commissioner, many coaches embrace NCAA Tournament expansion
It’s almost time for March Madness. So get your field-of-96 bracket ready to go! OK. Maybe not this year. But start warming up to the idea of an expanded NCAA Tournament field for the men and the women. Because it certainly feels like momentum is building within NCAA basketball circles...
Robert Morris wins 71-64 against Purdue Fort WayneVideo
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Michael Green III scored 24 points as Robert Morris beat Purdue Fort Wayne, 71-64, on Sunday. Green also contributed five assists for the Colonials (12-15, 7-9 Horizon League). Kahliel Spear added 12 points while shooting 5 of 10 from the field and 2 for 4 from...
Deante Johnson putback lifts Cleveland State past Robert Morris
CLEVELAND — Deante Johnson tipped in an offensive rebound with two seconds left to give Cleveland State a 57-55 win over Robert Morris on Friday night. Drew Lowder drove the lane as the clock wound down, but his shot caromed off and the initial putback attempt carried long, but Johnson...
Second-half rally comes up short as Robert Morris falls to Wright State
If Robert Morris coach Andy Toole and his players were feeling frustrated following Thursday’s loss to Northern Kentucky — and, judging by Toole’s postgame remarks, there was disappointment aplenty — the aftermath of Saturday’s 82-67 loss to Wright State must have left a similar, if not worse, taste in the...
Turnovers cause Robert Morris’ comeback against Northern Kentucky to collapse
Andy Toole’s reaction said it all. With 4 minutes, 12 seconds to play in Thursday evening’s game between Robert Morris and Northern Kentucky, an errant pass by Enoch Cheeks made its way on the fly directly into the grasp of Robert Morris’ 13th-year coach, who was standing courtside and proceeded...
Robert Morris’ Kahliel Spear named Horizon League Player of the Week
Kahliel Spear averaged 27.5 points and 7.5 rebounds in a pair of home victories last week, and the Robert Morris fifth-year forward was rewarded for his effort Monday. Spear was named the Horizon League Player of the Week after helping the Colonials to their third straight win. He also averaged...
Robert Morris extends winning streak; Kahliel Spear hits 1,000
For Robert Morris, reaching the .500 mark in the Horizon League men’s basketball standings this late in the season could be a reason to celebrate. Just don’t tell coach Andy Toole. “When you’re worried about making the right play for the team, you’re not worried about stats,” Toole said Sunday...
Robert Morris, Evgeni Malkin host hockey game to support Ronald McDonald House Charities
Evgeni Malkin has taken part in thousands of faceoffs during his decorated career with the Pittsburgh Penguins. On Friday night, he stood at center ice with a different role in the faceoff circle. Malkin took part in the ceremonial puck drop as Robert Morris’ men’s club hockey team hosted Mercyhurst...
Robert Morris men get past Detroit Mercy, Antoine Davis to record 1st win in series
The marquee moments have been few since the Robert Morris men’s basketball team joined the Horizon League three years ago. The Colonials are a combined 13-34 since ending their long union with the Northeast Conference, where they won nine tournament championships, the last in 2019, their final year in the...
Robert Morris’ Brady Ferguson named to Atlantic Hockey Hall of Honor
Former Robert Morris forward Brady Ferguson has been named to the inaugural class of the Atlantic Hockey Hall of Honor. Ferguson, who played at Robert Morris from 2014-18, is the Colonials’ all-time leading scorer with 167 points (66 goals, 101 assists). He was nominated for the Hobey Baker Award as...
First Call: Comments from Bills GM as Steelers fans track Tremaine Edmunds news; Quincy Roche celebrates return
Wednesday’s “First Call” has some intriguing news concerning a potential Pittsburgh Steelers free-agent target. An ex-Steelers linebacker is coming back to Pittsburgh. The Pitt basketball team is set for an evenly matched ACC clash. And a former Robert Morris hockey player gets quite a conference honor. Keeping an eye out...
Spear propels Robert Morris to 72-38 romp over Green BayVideo
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Kahliel Spear scored 19 points, and Robert Morris cruised to a 72-38 victory over Green Bay on Saturday night. Spear added six rebounds for the Colonials (9-12, 4-6 Horizon League). Enoch Cheeks scored 13 points with eight assists and four steals. “We’ve talked so many times...
Milwaukee tops Robert Morris as Colonials fall to 3-6 in Horizon League play
BJ Freeman had 26 points in Milwaukee’s 77-69 win over Robert Morris on Thursday night. Freeman added seven rebounds for the Panthers (13-6, 7-2 Horizon League). Markeith Browning II scored 13 points and added six rebounds. Kentrell Pullian shot 4 for 8, including 3 for 7 from beyond the arc...
Davis sets NCAA 3-point record as Detroit Mercy beats Robert MorrisVideo
DETROIT — Antoine Davis scored 41 points with a career-best 11 3-pointers to set the NCAA career 3-point mark, and Detroit Mercy beat Robert Morris, 87-75, on Saturday. Davis made 11 of 18 3s and was 15 for 26 overall. His 11 3s gave him a career total of 513,...
Robert Morris men fall short at OaklandVideo
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Trey Townsend’s 30 points led Oakland over Robert Morris, 69-65, on Thursday night. The Colonials (8-10, 3-4 Horizon League) were led by Kahliel Spear, who recorded 21 points, 10 rebounds and two steals. Robert Morris also got 20 points, seven rebounds and two steals from Enoch...
Kahliel Spear’s double-double propels Robert Morris over IUPUI
MOON TOWNSHIP — Kahliel Spear had 22 points and 10 rebounds to lead Robert Morris to a 77-70 victory over IUPUI on Monday night. Enoch Cheeks and Josh Corbin added 16 points apiece for the Colonials (8-9, 3-3 Horizon League). Corbin made 4 of 9 shots from 3-point range. Cheeks’...
Robert Morris men lose at Youngstown State
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Dwayne Cohill had 23 points in Youngstown State’s 78-56 win over Robert Morris on Thursday night. Enoch Cheeks finished with 16 points for the Colonials (7-9, 2-3 Horizon League), and Stephaun Walker added 11 points. Kahliel Spear finished with eight points, eight rebounds and five assists. The...
Tristan Enaruna’s 18 points help Cleveland State down Robert Morris
Tristan Enaruna scored 18 points as Cleveland State beat Robert Morris, 63-54, on Saturday. Enaruna added five rebounds and three steals for the Vikings (8-7, 3-1 Horizon League). Deshon Parker scored 14 points, going 6 of 10 and 2 of 3 from the free throw line. Drew Lowder recorded 11...
Robert Morris defeats Purdue Fort Wayne for 3rd straight win
Enoch Cheeks scored 24 points as Robert Morris beat Purdue Fort Wayne, 75-70, on Thursday night. Cheeks added five rebounds, six assists and four steals for the Colonials (7-7, 2-1 Horizon League), who have won three straight games. Kahliel Spear scored 10 points and added six rebounds and three blocks....
Robert Morris men defeat rival St. Francis (Pa.)
Robert Morris met its longest-running rival in men’s basketball Wednesday at UPMC Events Center, and the Colonials for most of the night had their hands full with St. Francis (Pa.). But, after sleep-walking through the first half and falling behind early in the second, Robert Morris finally came together and...
Corbin’s 20 lead Robert Morris over Mount St. Mary’s 68-59Video
EMMITSBURG, Md. — Josh Corbin scored 20 points as Robert Morris beat Mount St. Mary’s, 68-59, on Sunday. Corbin was 7 of 11 from the floor, including 6 for 10 from 3-point range, for the Colonials (5-7). Enoch Cheeks added 19 points while shooting 6 for 17 (2 for 3...
First Call: Panthers may have healthy receiving weapon vs. Steelers; Ravens QB update
Friday’s “First Call” has a health update on an important target for the Pittsburgh Steelers defense to watch on Sunday in Carolina. We also get the latest on the Ravens’ quarterback situation in advance of their big AFC North showdown in Cleveland. We preview weekend action for both the Duquesne...
