MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. – Two Colonials scored in double digits as RMU fell on the road to Youngstown State, 71-46. RMU drops to 6-15 overall and 2-10 in the Horizon League while Youngstown State moves to 8-13 on the year while going 4-7 in conference play.

KEY POSSESSIONS
The Colonials managed to go on a 6-0 scoring run midway through the first quarter as there were two-point contributions from Danielle Vuletich, Simone Morris, and Naomi Barnwell. The offensive burst from RMU was their largest of the game as the Colonials were never able to grab the lead from Youngstown State.
 
RMU put up a game-best 16 points in the third quarter to try and guide a comeback effort against the Penguins. Simone Morris was 2-2 from the field in the third frame while Louella Allana converted on two three-pointers to put pressure on the Penguins defense.


QUOTABLES
"We've got to get tougher not softer through this stretch, but we played hard out there today we are just going through a tough patch and we've got turn over every stone to get this team back on track.", Coach Buscaglia's opening comments after the game. "When we watch film, we have to do a better job of capitalizing on other teams' weaknesses but this team is working their tails off to get this right as we head into February," – Buscaglia on what should change to get the team on track

INSIDE THE NUMBERS
Naomi Barnwell and Vuletich each notched a team-high 10 points while Barnwell also had a team-best nine rebounds against Youngstown State. Simone Morris fouled out midway through the fourth quarter but finished with eight points, two steals, and a team-high three assists.

UP NEXT
The Colonials will come back home to Moon Township as RMU will get ready to host Milwaukee at the UPMC Events Center on Wednesday night. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. and can be seen on ESPN+.


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