Northeast Tournament - Robert Morris Defeats Wagner 78-74 - Recap
Northeast Tournament - Robert Morris Defeats Wagner 78-74 - Recap
Wagner was scorched by Velton Jones for 29 points as Robert Morris defeated them 78-74 in NCAA action on Thursday.
Robert Morris did not, however, defeat Wagner against the spread, which closed at 9 at most sportsbooks.
Robert Morris got 16 points from Coron Williams and another 13 points from Lijah Thompson. Velton Jones contributed 6 assists, while Lawrence Bridges cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Wagner got 19 points from Tyler Murray in a losing cause and another 16 points from Orlando Parker. Tyler Murray contributed 5 assists for them, while Orlando Parker had 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Robert Morris were victorious, as the score was 38-21 at the break.
Robert Morris won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 23-22.
