Moon Township, Pa. – In the first of three away games in a row, the Colonials lost to the Golden Grizzlies Thursday night, 71-59. After the first game in 2023, the Colonials are now 7-7 (.500) overall, and 1-4 (.200) in Horizon League action.
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
Off to a hot start just as last game against Cleveland State, the Colonials pulled together a 6-0 run early in the first to take an 8-2 lead. Simple play benefited RMU, as they scored four consecutive layups to begin the night. The whole starting lineup along with
Danielle Vuletich off the bench all scored a basket in the opening frame. RMU ended the first period up 18-14.
The second period ended up being a vital quarter for Oakland as they outscored Robert Morris 22-8. A nine-point run to begin the second quarter tilted the momentum to the home side for the remainder of the half. Ending the half, the Colonials missed two shots from behind the arc, while the Golden Grizzlies made two, taking a 36-26 lead into the locker room.
RMU got back to pressing the opposition down low and gathered two early rebounds in the opening minute of the third period. Before the media timeout,
Phoenix Gedeon,
Danielle Vuletich and
Alejandra Mastral all scored lay ups to evaporate Oakland's double-digit lead. The Colonials outscored the Golden Grizzlies 19-16 in the third period. After 30 minutes of play, Oakland remained ahead 52-45.
On two separate occasions, the Colonials clawed their way back to only being down by five, keeping the game close. But, in the end, Oakland would pull away scoring 19 more points and winning the game 71-59.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
Sophomore forward
Phoenix Gedeon led the team tonight in points and rebounds with 20 and 14.
Alejandra Mastral tied her career high in points, producing 12 for the Colonials. She also helped facilitate the team's game plan on both sides of the court, as she led the team in steals with three, and assists with four.
Rebecca Dwomoh also scored in double digits, posting 11.
Danielle Vuletich was efficient in her 20 minutes played, as she went 4-for-5 from the field, scoring eight points and providing five rebounds.
RMU dominated the paint as they scored 40 in the crease compared to Oakland's 28. The Colonials also scored 14 points off second chance opportunities. Oakland only outrebounded RMU by one, 38-37, but the Colonials pulled down more offensive caroms, 15-12.
ANOTHER ONE
Gedeon recorded yet another double-double, as she now has five this season, including three in the last four games. Her 20 points tonight tied her career high as she did earlier this season in a win at home against George Mason (11/10/22). With 14 rebounds, that's the second most the forward has collected in one game. After tonight, she's also posted a double-double this season against Waynesburg (11/12/22), at Wright State (12/2/22), vs. St. Bonaventure (12/16/22) and Purdue Fort Wayne (12/29/22). Gedeon played 34 minutes at Oakland, and shot 9-for-16 from the field.
UP NEXT
The Colonials continue their road trip in Michigan, as they take on Detroit Mercy this Saturday at 1:00 p.m. RMU follows up Horizon League play next as well on the road in Youngstown, Ohio against the Penguins on Thursday, Jan. 12 at 7:00 p.m.
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