Williams brothers secure Robert Morris’64-59 win over FGC
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Brothers Josh and Jon Williams made four free throws in the final minute to help Robert Morris hold on to beat Florida Gulf Coast 64-59 and record its first road victory on Saturday.
The Colonials took a 58-56 lead after Dante Treacy's jumper. A Jalen Warren layup tied it with 1:34 left. Robert Morris took the lead for good after Josh Williams made two free throws. Josh added another free throw and Jon split a pair for a 62-58 advantage with :06 remaining. The Eagles launched two from deep in the final minute but failed to hit the mark.
Josh Williams hit 3 of 4 from distance to total 16 points. AJ Bramah added 12 points with eight boards and Jalen Hawkins also had 12 points.
The Colonials (3-8) made 16 of 23 free throws. Florida Gulf Coast was 7 of 9 from the free-throw line.
Robert Morris led 28-21 at the break before the Eagles rallied to take their first lead in the second half, going ahead 46-45 after Zach Scott had a layup with 7:01 left. The Colonels retook the lead after two Hawkins free throws. Caleb Catto drained a 3 to put FGC out front 55-54 with 4:47 remaining. Treacy quickly answered with a jumper and the Colonials held on for the win.
Zach Scott had 14 points for the Eagles (2-10) who lost their fifth straight game.
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2020-2021 Horizon League Standings
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
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Cleveland State | 9-1 | - | 9-4 |
Wright State | 7-3 | 2 | 9-4 |
UIC | 4-2 | 3 | 7-4 |
Milwaukee | 4-3 | 3.5 | 5-4 |
Purdue Fort Wayne | 5-5 | 4 | 6-5 |
Oakland | 5-5 | 4 | 5-12 |
Robert Morris | 2-3 | 4.5 | 3-5 |
Northern Kentucky | 3-5 | 5 | 5-8 |
IUPUI | 2-4 | 5 | 3-4 |
Detroit Mercy | 2-4 | 5 | 3-7 |
Youngstown State | 3-7 | 6 | 7-7 |
Green Bay | 3-7 | 6 | 3-11 |
2020-2021 ASUN Conference Standings
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
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North Alabama | 3-1 | - | 7-3 |
Jacksonville | 3-1 | - | 9-5 |
Liberty | 4-2 | - | 12-5 |
Lipscomb | 4-2 | - | 9-7 |
Bellarmine | 2-2 | 1 | 5-5 |
Stetson | 2-2 | 1 | 4-6 |
North Florida | 2-2 | 1 | 4-10 |
Florida Gulf Coast | 0-2 | 2 | 5-4 |
Kennesaw State | 0-6 | 4 | 3-11 |