Game #20 • Robert Morris (13-6, 4-2 NEC) @ Fairleigh Dickinson (1-16, 0-6 NEC)
2011-12 Schedule / Results
Thursday, January 19, 2012 • 7:00 p.m. • Stratis Arena (1,750) • Teaneck, N.J. Radio: WPIT-AM (730) with Chris Shovlin (play-by-play) & Jim Duzyk (color) Audio / Video / Live Stats available at www.rmucolonials.com
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RIDER @ Saint Peter’s @ Penn # @ James Madison # vs. La Salle # @ No. 16 Pittsburgh # DECEMBER (6-2) FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON * MONMOUTH * @ Duquesne CLEVELAND STATE LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE HAMPTON @ Youngstown State @ Memphis JANUARY (3-2) @ Ohio @ Bryant * @ Central Connecticut State * QUINNIPIAC * SACRED HEART * @ Fairleigh Dickinson * @ Monmouth * LONG ISLAND * ST. FRANCIS (N.Y.) * FEBRUARY (0-0) @ Wagner * @ Mount St. Mary’s * @ Saint Francis (Pa.) * SAINT FRANCIS (Pa.) * BRYANT * CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE * @ Sacred Heart * @ Quinnipiac * MARCH (0-0) NEC Tournament Quarterfinals NEC Tournament Semifinals NEC Tournament Final
W, 83-57 W, 69-52 L, 60-66 W, 82-77 W, 51-44 L, 71-81
Top Story - The Robert Morris University men’s basketball team makes its annual two-game swing through of the state of New Jersey, beginning with a 7:00 p.m. tip Thursday against Fairleigh Dickinson at Stratis Arena in Teaneck, N.J. The Colonials are coming off a 70-67 victory over Sacred Heart (1/14/12) as senior forward Lawrence Bridges hit three free throws in the final 51 seconds to help lift RMU to the win. Redshirt sophomore guard Coron Williams paced Robert Morris in its victory over the Pioneers with 20 points, converting eight of his 13 attempts from the field, including a 4-for-6 performance from long range. Redshirt junior guard Velton Jones added 18 points, five assists and three steals in his first game off the bench in over two years. The Colonials shot 49 percent (24-for-49) from the field against the Pioneers, their highest shooting percentage at home on the 2011-12 campaign. Robert Morris concludes its two-game road trip after taking on Fairleigh Dickinson Thursday night with a 7:00 p.m. tip @ Monmouth Saturday in West Long Branch, N.J.
W, 66-54 W, 69-51 W, 64-60 L, 58-62 W, 72-64 W, 64-54 W, 59-56 L, 47-64 W, 70-67 W, 84-53 L, 53-68 L, 76-78 W, 70-67 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. TBA TBA TBA
# The Philly Hoop Group Classic (Philadelphia, Pa.) (La Salle game played at the Palestra) * Northeast Conference game
Quick Stat of the Night - Redshirt junior guard Velton Jones came off the bench for the first time since Jan. 7, 2010, in a 70-67 victory over Sacred Heart (1/14/12), snapping a streak of 70 consecutive games in the starting lineup. Jones responded, supplying 18 points, five assists and three steals as the reserves for Robert Morris outscored the Sacred Heart bench, 29-19. Now that Jones’ streak of consecutive starts has come to an end, the longest active streak of starting assignments now falls to senior forward Lawrence Bridges. Bridges has started 30 consecutive games, with the Colonials owning a record of 22-8 (.733) in those contests. Following Bridges is redshirt sophomore guard Coron Williams, who has started 24 straight games. Thursday’s Opponent and The All-Time Series RMU vs. Fairleigh Dickinson Robert Morris and Fairleigh Dickinson will tip for the 65th time Thursday night, with the Colo- Series Record .......... Robert Morris leads, 34-30 nials holding a 34-30 (.531) edge in the all-time First Meeting ....................... 1/5/80; FDU, 63-69 series. RMU owns a eight-game winning streak Last Meeting ......................... 12/1/11; RMU, 66-54 against the Knights and has also won nine of the Last RMU Win ...................... 12/1/11; RMU, 66-54 Current Streak .......................... Robert Morris, 8 last 10 meetings between the two programs. In Toole vs. Fairleigh Dickinson ........................ 3-0 the first game of the 2011-12 season series, the Colonials jumped out to a 22-point lead in the first half en route to a 66-54 victory at the Charles L. Sewall Center (12/1/11) in the 2011-12 Northeast Conference opener for both teams. Redshirt sophomore guard Coron Williams led the Colonials with 19 points in the win, while redshirt junior guard Velton Jones contributed 18 points and six assists.
Robert Morris Probable Starters ... # 24 22 11 5 3
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Name Lawrence Bridges (6-5, 225, Sr.) Lucky Jones (6-5, 195, Fr.) Lijah Thompson (6-7, 200, Jr.) Anthony Myers (5-11, 170, So.) Coron Williams (6-2, 170, R-So.)
Pts. 3.9 7.1 7.6 6.1 11.6
Reb. 4.4 6.2 4.1 3.4 2.9
G/GS 19/19 19/1 15/11 19/1 19/19
Hometown Detroit, Mich. Newark, N.J. Philadelphia, Pa. Washington, D.C. Midlothian, Va.
Quick Fact RMU active leader in consecutive starts with 30 Ranks third in the NEC in free-throw percentage (.839) Averaging 7.8 points, 4.3 rebounds in 11 games as starter Posted season-high seven assists in win over Sacred Heart Paced Colonials in win over Pioneers with 20 points
Robert Morris Off The Bench ... # 2 34 1 35 21
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Name Velton Jones (6-0, 170, R-Jr.) Russell Johnson (6-6, 180, R-Jr.) Mike McFadden (6-8, 220, So.) Keith Armstrong (6-7, 230, Fr.) Brandon Herman (6-1, 190, Fr.)
Pts. 15.7 8.7 8.6 2.2 1.5
Reb. 2.7 5.4 4.3 2.0 0.9
G/GS 19/18 18/18 9/8 18/0 15/0
Hometown Philadelphia, Pa. Chester, Pa. Newark, N.J. Raleigh, N.C. Chattanooga, Tenn.
2010-11 Quick Fact Is 33 points shy of becoming 20th member of 1,000-point club Missed first game in his career vs. SHU with thumb injury Shooting 62.1 percent (18-for-29) from field last five games Has played just 34 minutes over the last seven games Averaging 7.5 minutes per contest on 2011-12 campaign