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CBS News
11-03-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Robert Morris set to take on Youngstown State for a chance to play in the NCAA Tournament
The Robert Morris Colonials are just one victory away from earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Tonight, they'll square off with Youngstown State in Indianapolis and a shot at going to the big dance is at stake. Emotions are understandably high as RMU looks to take the next step after last night's semifinal victory in overtime against Oakland. Kam Woods nailed a shot and a foul with seconds left in regulation to tie the game at 74 and push it to overtime. Woods said getting the jumper to fall wasn't his worry. "If you've been watching us, you know I've been missing free throws lately so that play wasn't the hardest part, it was just the free throw," he said. "Being at that line and tying it up for my team..." The shot fell and RMU dominated the overtime period, outscoring Oakland and punching their ticket to the finals of the Horizon League. Once again, five players scored in the double digits to knock off the defending champions. "I think it's a good thing everyone contributes," said Josh Omojafo. "I think that's a reason we've won as many games as we've won. We usually have multiple guys in double digits and that's just a testament to our connectivity and the way we gel together, so that's a key part of our team." Conference tournaments are tricky - you get less than 24 hours to prepare for your next opponent. According to Head Coach Andy Toole, the guys got some good R&R on Tuesday and should be ready to go for tip-off. "Recover, recover, recover," he said. "Try to hydrate and recover as quickly as you can. Get your body back to the best level it can be and then be tough enough to fight through any fatigue or whatever feelings you have tomorrow, I know these guys will be ready to go." Tip-off is set for 7:00 and you can tune in on ESPN.
Associated Press
11-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Robert Morris Colonials and Youngstown State Penguins meet in Horizon League Championship
Youngstown State Penguins (21-12, 15-7 Horizon League) vs. Robert Morris Colonials (25-8, 17-5 Horizon League) Indianapolis; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Colonials -3; over/under is 141 BOTTOM LINE: Robert Morris takes on Youngstown State in the Horizon League Championship. The Colonials have gone 17-5 against Horizon League teams, with an 8-3 record in non-conference play. Robert Morris has a 6-2 record in games decided by less than 4 points. The Penguins' record in Horizon League action is 15-7. Youngstown State ranks ninth in the Horizon League shooting 31.8% from 3-point range. Robert Morris makes 45.0% of its shots from the field this season, which is 2.6 percentage points higher than Youngstown State has allowed to its opponents (42.4%). Youngstown State averages 8.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.8 more made shots on average than the 6.9 per game Robert Morris gives up. The teams meet for the third time this season. Robert Morris won 72-70 in the last matchup on Jan. 22. Kam Woods led Robert Morris with 17 points, and Juwan Maxey led Youngstown State with 22 points. TOP PERFORMERS: Woods is averaging 15.1 points, 5.1 assists and 1.8 steals for the Colonials. Alvaro Folgueiras is averaging 17.0 points over the last 10 games. EJ Farmer is scoring 15.0 points per game with 4.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists for the Penguins. Maxey is averaging 14.4 points and 2.4 rebounds while shooting 39.0% over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Colonials: 9-1, averaging 77.0 points, 30.4 rebounds, 17.8 assists, 6.3 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 49.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 67.6 points per game. Penguins: 7-3, averaging 77.3 points, 32.5 rebounds, 13.2 assists, 7.0 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 45.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.2 points. ___
Washington Post
11-03-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Robert Morris rallies to beat Oakland 79-76 in OT in Horizon League Tournament semifinal
INDIANAPOLIS — Kam Woods scored 19 of his 23 points after halftime and DJ Smith hit a go-ahead 3-pointer in overtime to help top seed Robert Morris survive an upset bet from sixth-seeded Oakland with a 79-76 victory on Monday night in a Horizon League Tournament semifinal. The Colonials (25-8), who have won seven in a row, will play for the tournament championship on Tuesday against the winner of Monday's other semifinal matchup between No. 2 seed Cleveland State and No. 4 seed Youngstown State.
CBS News
07-03-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Robert Morris beats Wright State 83-62, advances to Horizon League tournament semifinals
The clock has yet to strike midnight for the Robert Morris basketball team who could be this year's Cinderella team. The Colonials beat Wright State 83-62 on Thursday night in front of a sellout crowd at the UPMC Events Center to advance to the semifinals of the Horizon League tournament. Robert Morris erased an early 10-point deficit and came back to win the game with relative ease. After falling behind early, the Colonials quickly found their rhythm as conference player of the year Alvaro Folgueiras helped lead Robert Morris to 41-31 halftime lead. In the second half, Robert Morris moved the ball all around the court with five players finishing the game in double digits. Senior guard Kam Woods said the team appreciated how packed the arena was and that he and his teammates didn't want to let the city down. "Just the energy the crowd was bringing really gave us momentum," Woods said. "Everybody was loud, everybody was there early," said RMU head coach Andy Toole. "We'd love it to be like that all the time. It was awesome to have everybody come out and create an awesome home court advantage. The students came out incredible well. They were loud all night and obviously, I think after the first five or six minutes of the game, I thought our performance kind of mirrored the energy in the building. Obviously, there's always going to be a little of first game of conference tournament type energy and Wright State was obviously able to play two nights ago, so they got some of that out." Toole praised his team's defensive activity, especially once his players settled into the game.
Washington Post
07-03-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Woods puts up 19 as Robert Morris beats Wright State 83-62 in Horizon League Tournament
PITTSBURGH — Kam Woods had 19 points in top-seeded Robert Morris' 83-62 win over eight-seed Wright State on Thursday in the Horizon League Tournament quarterfinals. Robert Morris will play six-seed Oakland in a semifinal on Monday.
