The Robert Morris Colonials dominated the Cleveland State Vikings 85-68, with Ryan Prather Jr. scoring 25 points and dishing out 6 assists. Robert Morris, ranked 187 in the NET rankings, improved their record to 17-10, while Cleveland State, ranked 295, fell to 10-16. The Colonials outscored the Vikings 45-33 in the first half and maintained a double-digit lead throughout the second half, with their largest lead being 19 points.
Ryan Prather Jr. Scores 25 Points, Including 15 in the Second Half
The Robert Morris Colonials took control of the game early, scoring 45 points in the first half, including 12 points from Ryan Prather Jr. The Cleveland State Vikings struggled to keep pace, scoring only 33 points in the first half, with Jaidon Lipscomb leading the way with 11 points. In the second half, the Vikings tried to mount a comeback, but the Colonials' balanced attack, which included 15 points from Darius Livingston and 14 points from DeSean Goode, proved too much to overcome. The Colonials outscored the Vikings 40-35 in the second half, securing an 85-68 victory. The Vikings' Chevalier Emery scored 17 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Colonials' strong team performance.
Ryan Prather Jr. was the standout performer for the Robert Morris Colonials, scoring 25 points and dishing out 6 assists. Darius Livingston added 15 points, while DeSean Goode scored 14 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. For the Cleveland State Vikings, Jaidon Lipscomb led the way with 21 points, and Chevalier Emery scored 17 points. Tre Beard added 8 points for the Vikings, but they couldn't overcome the Colonials' strong team effort. The Colonials' top three scorers combined for 54 points, while the Vikings' top three scorers combined for 46 points.
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The Robert Morris Colonials outshot the Cleveland State Vikings 51.9% to 40.6% from the field, and outrebounded them 34-29. The Colonials also committed only 12 turnovers, while the Vikings committed 15. The Vikings struggled from three-point range, making only 6 of 23 attempts, while the Colonials made 7 of 18. The Colonials' 45 points in the first half were the most they've scored in a half this season, and their 85 points were the most they've scored in a game since January 15.
The CHD Scout predicted a Robert Morris victory by 4.8 points, and the Colonials delivered with a 17-point win. The predicted score was 77-82, but the Colonials exceeded expectations with their strong performance. The CHD Scout was correct in predicting a Robert Morris win, but underestimated the margin of victory. The Colonials' 85 points were 8 more than predicted, while the Vikings' 68 points were 14 less than predicted. The CHD Scout's prediction was based on the Colonials' strong road record, with a 7-5 record away from home.
The win was a Quadrant 4 victory for the Robert Morris Colonials, who improved their record to 17-10. The loss was also a Quadrant 4 loss for the Cleveland State Vikings, who fell to 10-16. The Colonials' NET ranking of 187 should remain relatively stable, while the Vikings' NET ranking of 295 may drop further. The Colonials' resume now includes 4 Quadrant 1 wins, 2 Quadrant 2 wins, 6 Quadrant 3 wins, and 5 Quadrant 4 wins. The Vikings' resume includes 0 Quadrant 1 wins, 1 Quadrant 2 win, 3 Quadrant 3 wins, and 6 Quadrant 4 wins.
The Robert Morris Colonials will face the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers on February 19, while the Cleveland State Vikings will face the Detroit Mercy Titans on February 15. The Colonials want to build on their momentum, while the Vikings will try to bounce back from their loss. The Colonials' next game will be a crucial one, as they try to solidify their position in the conference standings.