Robert Morris defeats St Francis PA 70-79

Robert Morris Edges St Francis PA in Non-Conference Thriller

In a closely contested matchup, visiting Robert Morris outlasted host St Francis PA 79-70 at DeGol Arena on Saturday.

The primary storyline of the evening was Robert Morris' ability to stay ahead despite trailing by as few as three points at halftime. The Colonials regained control midway through the second half and never looked back, ultimately building a nine-point cushion with just over two minutes remaining.

DeSean Goode led the way for Robert Morris, scoring 24 points on an efficient 69.2% shooting clip from the field. Goode also contributed eight rebounds and one steal, playing a key role in his team's victory.

For St Francis PA, Skylar Wicks was the primary scorer, putting up 19 points on 50.0% shooting from the field and four assists to boot. However, the Red Flash struggled to contain Robert Morris' outside threat, allowing the Colonials to shoot 55.0% from three-point range.

The statistics paint a clear picture of Robert Morris' superiority in this matchup. The Colonials shot a robust 66.0% from the field and 74.0% from the free throw line, outdoing St Francis PA's 53.3% eFG percentage and 50.0% FT rate. On the other end, Robert Morris allowed its opponent just a 42.0% shooting clip from three-point range.

In terms of advanced statistics, Robert Morris' .69 true shooting percentage gives them an edge over their opponents, with St Francis PA's TS standing at .535.

With this win, Robert Morris moves closer to reaching the top tier of the conference standings, while the Red Flash face a longer road back after falling short in their home court showdown.