MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. – RMU continues its four-game homestand January 10 when it hosts Wright State. Tipoff time is 7 p.m. The game will stream on ESPN+ and fans can hear the hometown call from Chris Shovlin and Jim Elias on the RMU Gameday App.
RMU LATELY
Seven players scored in double-figures in RMU's 92-48 victory over IUPUI (5-11, 1-4 HL) Thursday night at UPMC Events Center. The 44-point win is the largest margin of victory in a Horizon League contest all-time for the Colonials.
Markeese Hastings is second in the HL with 7.9 rebounds per game.
WRIGHT STATE LATELY
Wright State (8-8, 3-2 HL) is coming off a pair of wins against Purdue Fort Wayne and Cleveland State. The Raiders lead the HL with 84.8 points per game and have the league's leading scorer in Calvin Terry at 19.9 points per game. Additionally, Wright State leads the HL in field goal percentage at 53.7% with Tanner Holden and Brandon Noel leading the conference shooting 58.8% and 53.5%, respectively. The Raiders are 1-5 on the road this season.
RMU AND WRIGHT STATE HISTORY
RMU and Wright State did not meet until the Colonials joined the Horizon League prior to the 2020-21 season. In six matchups, Wright State has won five.
RMU AND WRIGHT STATE LAST TIME OUT
Wright State shot 52.5% from the field and scored 54 points in the paint in its 82-67 victory at the UPMC Events Center February 2, 2023.
RMU AND WRIGHT STATE BREAKDOWN
at UPMC Events Center: 0-2
at Nutter Center: 1-3
DID YOU KNOW?
Markeese Hastings leads Horizon League in offensive rebounds with 2.93 per game and
Stephaun Walker is second with 2.80.
UP NEXT
RMU's homestand continues January 12 when it hosts Purdue Fort Wayne. The Colonials remain at home to host Detroit Mercy January 17.
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Single game tickets are on sale now for all home games at the UPMC Events Center. Special group rates and experiences for the 2023-24 season can be purchased by calling the RMU Ticket Hotline at (412) 397-4949.
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