Halftime Report
After a tough loss on the road their last time out, Green Bay looks much better today on their home court. They have jumped out to a quick 45-40 lead against Robert Morris.
Green Bay entered the match with 13 straight defeats and they’re well on their way to making it 14. Can they turn things around, or will Robert Morris hand them another loss? Only time will tell.
Who’s Playing
Robert Morris Colonials @ Green Bay Phoenix
Current Records: Robert Morris 11-7, Green Bay 2-16
How To Watch
What to Know
Robert Morris and Green Bay are an even 3-3 against one another since December of 2021, but not for long. Both will face off in a Horizon League battle at 7:00 p.m. ET on Friday at Resch Center. The Phoenix have the home-court advantage, but the Colonials are expected to win by 5.5 points.
Robert Morris will bounce into Friday’s match after (finally) beating Wright State, who they had gone 1-7 against in their eight prior meetings. Robert Morris skirted past Wright State 75-72. For those keeping track at home, that’s the closest victory the Colonials have posted since January 17, 2024.
Meanwhile, Green Bay’s recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Saturday after their 13th straight loss. They fell 70-59 to Milwaukee.
Green Bay struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only two offensive rebounds. That’s the fewest offensive rebounds they’ve managed all season.
Robert Morris’ win bumped their record up to 11-7. As for Green Bay, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-16.
Friday’s contest is shaping up to be a scrappy game: Robert Morris has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 39 rebounds per game. It’s a different story for Green Bay, though, as they’ve been averaging only 29.1. Given Robert Morris’ sizable advantage in that area, Green Bay will need to find a way to close that gap.
Robert Morris came up short against Green Bay in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, falling 81-76. Can Robert Morris avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We’ll find out soon enough.
Odds
Robert Morris is a solid 5.5-point favorite against Green Bay, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Colonials as a 4.5-point favorite.
The over/under is 147 points.
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Series History
Green Bay and Robert Morris both have 3 wins in their last 6 games.
- Feb 08, 2024 – Green Bay 81 vs. Robert Morris 76
- Dec 31, 2023 – Green Bay 78 vs. Robert Morris 61
- Feb 16, 2023 – Robert Morris 71 vs. Green Bay 56
- Jan 21, 2023 – Robert Morris 72 vs. Green Bay 38
- Jan 29, 2022 – Robert Morris 62 vs. Green Bay 60
- Dec 02, 2021 – Green Bay 70 vs. Robert Morris 58
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