Robert Morris Colonials at Xavier Musketeers
· NCAA Men's Basketball
Desmond Claude's 25 points lead Xavier past Robert Morris 77-63
Claude was 10 of 17 shooting, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line for the Musketeers. Quincy Olivari shot 5 for 10, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc to add 13 points. Abou Ousmane finished 5 of 8 from the floor to finish with 11 points.
The Colonials (0-1, Horizon League) were led by Justice Williams, who recorded 21 points. Markeese Hastings added 14 points, 11 rebounds and four steals for Robert Morris. Stephaun Walker also had 11 points and eight rebounds.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 63 - 77 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 63 - 77 |
| 2nd 0:11 | Abou Ousmane Defensive Rebound. | 63 - 77 |
| 2nd 0:13 | Markeese Hastings missed Layup. | 63 - 77 |
| 2nd 0:27 | Dayvion McKnight made Jumper. Assisted by Desmond Claude. | 63 - 77 |
Statistics
 RMU |
 XAV |
|
|---|---|---|
| 20-59 | FG | 32-56 |
| 33.9 | Field Goal % | 57.1 |
| 4-18 | 3PT | 4-11 |
| 22.2 | Three Point % | 36.4 |
| 19-22 | FT | 9-13 |
| 86.4 | Free Throw % | 69.2 |
| 29 | Rebounds | 37 |
| 10 | Offensive Rebounds | 7 |
| 19 | Defensive Rebounds | 30 |
| 11 | Assists | 21 |
| 7 | Steals | 8 |
| 2 | Blocks | 3 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 17 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 14 | Total Turnovers | 17 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 14 | Points Off Turnovers | 19 |
| 7 | Fast Break Points | 18 |
| 28 | Points in Paint | 50 |
| 16 | Fouls | 17 |
| 5 | Largest Lead | 19 |
Game Information
Cintas Center
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Attendance: 10,224 | Capacity:
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Morris | 15-5 | - | 26-9 |
| Milwaukee | 14-6 | 1 | 21-11 |
| Cleveland State | 14-6 | 1 | 23-13 |
| Youngstown State | 13-7 | 2 | 21-13 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 12-8 | 3 | 19-13 |
| Northern Kentucky | 11-9 | 4 | 17-16 |
| Oakland | 11-9 | 4 | 16-18 |
| Wright State | 8-12 | 7 | 15-18 |
| IU Indianapolis | 6-14 | 9 | 10-22 |
| Detroit Mercy | 4-16 | 11 | 8-24 |
| Green Bay | 2-18 | 13 | 4-28 |
2024-25 Big East Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's | 18-2 | - | 31-5 |
| Creighton | 15-5 | 3 | 25-11 |
| UConn | 14-6 | 4 | 24-11 |
| Marquette | 13-7 | 5 | 23-11 |
| Xavier | 13-7 | 5 | 22-12 |
| Villanova | 11-9 | 7 | 21-15 |
| Georgetown | 8-12 | 10 | 18-16 |
| Butler | 6-14 | 12 | 15-20 |
| Providence | 6-14 | 12 | 12-20 |
| DePaul | 4-16 | 14 | 14-20 |
| Seton Hall | 2-18 | 16 | 7-25 |