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Balanced Attack Leads Robert Morris-Springfield Past Rose-Hulman
SPRINGFIELD, ILL. -- Robert Morris-Springfield placed four starters in double figures to earn a 67-49 victory over Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in men's basketball action on Saturday.
Tyler Moretto led the Eagles attack with 20 points and seven assists, while Corley Lee had 15 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Shawn March and Tim Hahn each added 11 points.
For Rose-Hulman, senior Brian Bibb (Hoopeston, Ill.) recorded his fifth double-double of the year with 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort. Senior David Yaraschefski (Mooresville) added eight points off the bench, and senior Jason Bednarko (Athens, Ill.) pitched in with seven.
Robert Morris jumped out to a 19-8 lead on a layup by Corley Lee with 13:09 remaining in the first half. The Eagles increased the lead to a half high 14 points at 24-10 on a layup by Shawn March with 11:47 left.
Rose-Hulman charged to within nine points at 27-18 on two consecutive field goals by junior Jared Moore (Indianapolis/Perry Meridian).
Rose-Hulman dropped to 5-7 on the season, while Robert Morris-Springfield improved to 7-6. The Engineers return to action with a Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference matchup at Defiance College on Wednesday at 7:30. |
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