MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. –
Kam Woods was one assist shy of a triple-double in RMU's 94-85 victory over Green Bay at the UPMC Events Center on Friday night. The Colonials have now won 11 of their last 12 games, improving to 21-8 overall and 13-5 in Horizon League play. The Phoenix drop to 3-25 overall and 1-16 in conference play.
1st HALF
With the game tied at 25-25 at the nine-minute mark of the first half, RMU hit its next three field goals—including a pair of three-pointers—sparking a 10-1 run over the next two minutes to take a 35-26 lead. Green Bay chipped away at the deficit, making it a one-possession game inside the final minute.
Alvaro Folgueiras' dunk closed out the first-half scoring, giving the Colonials a 42-37 advantage at the break.
2nd HALF
After Ben Tweedy opened the second-half scoring with a driving layup, RMU went on a 21-6 run, hitting nine of its next 11 field goals to extend its lead to 63-45 at the 12:22 mark. The Colonials' defense maintained the advantage, keeping the lead in double figures for the remainder of the game.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
• Woods finished with 22 points on 9-of-14 shooting, a season-high 10 rebounds, and nine assists, committing only one turnover in 39 minutes.
• Folgueiras recorded 18 points on 6-of-11 shooting.
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Amarion Dickerson recorded 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting
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Josh Omojafo added 12 points.
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DJ Smith dished out a team-high five assists.
• RMU shot 60% in the second half, making 18 of 30 attempts.
• The Colonials dominated the paint, outscoring the Phoenix 58-38.
UP NEXT
The Colonials wrap up their home schedule against Milwaukee on Sunday, February 23, at the UPMC Events Center. They will conclude the regular season on Thursday, February 27, at IU Indy.
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