Robert Morris Defeats Southern Utah 61-54 in Close Contest
Friday, November 28, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · UPMC Events Center
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Who won Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs Robert Morris Colonials?
Robert Morris Colonials beat Southern Utah Thunderbirds 61-54 at UPMC Events Center on November 28, 2025.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Robert Morris Colonials edged out the Southern Utah Thunderbirds with a final score of 61-54 at the UPMC Events Center. This victory marks an important win for Robert Morris, who improved their record to 6-0 at home this season. The Colonials have demonstrated strong performance recently, boasting a 7-3 record over their last ten games, including a current winning streak of one.
Robert Morris has been particularly effective on offense, averaging 79.4 points per game while allowing 72.0. Their last game saw them triumph over the UIC Flames with a score of 88-74, showcasing their scoring capabilities. In contrast, Southern Utah has struggled this season, now holding a record of 2-8 over their last ten games, with an average of 72.9 points scored but a concerning 84.8 points allowed per game. Their recent win against the Nobel Knights, where they scored 103 points, stands out in an otherwise challenging stretch.
The Colonials' home record has been a significant factor in their success, as they have yet to lose at the UPMC Events Center this season. Meanwhile, the Thunderbirds have faced difficulties on the road, now sitting at 0-5 in away games. This trend continued in their latest outing, where they were unable to secure a victory against Robert Morris.
In terms of previous meetings, the block does not provide specific historical context between these two teams, but the current form suggests a clear advantage for Robert Morris. The Colonials' recent performances highlight their ability to score effectively, particularly in their home games, while Southern Utah's struggles away from home have been evident.
Injury reports were not detailed in the provided facts, but both teams have had to navigate challenges throughout the season. The impact of any injuries could play a role in the dynamics of the game, but specifics were not mentioned here.
Betting lines for this matchup indicated a strong probability of a Robert Morris win, with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting the market's confidence in the Colonials' ability to secure the victory.
As the game unfolded, key moments included scoring plays that helped solidify Robert Morris's lead. Notable contributions came from players such as Nikolaos Chitikoudis, who made critical free throws and a jumper, and DeSean Goode, who added to the scoreline with free throws as well. Southern Utah's Tanner Hayhurst attempted to close the gap with a three-point jumper, but it was not enough to overcome the Colonials' lead.
Overall, this matchup showcased the strength of Robert Morris at home and highlighted the challenges faced by Southern Utah in away games. The Colonials' ability to maintain their scoring average while limiting their opponents' points was key to their success in this contest.
Leaders
- PointsAlbert Vargas14Robert Morris Colonials
- AssistsAlbert Vargas5Robert Morris Colonials
- ReboundsDeSean Goode14Robert Morris Colonials
- PointsJaiden Feroah17Southern Utah Thunderbirds
- AssistsElijah Duval5Southern Utah Thunderbirds
- ReboundsIsaiah Cottrell10Southern Utah Thunderbirds
Recent form
Robert Morris Colonials
Last 10: 7-3Streak W179.4 scored · 72 allowed per game6-0 at home
- W88-74vs UIC FlamesNov 26
- L70-71at Monmouth HawksNov 23
- L61-75at St. Bonaventure BonniesNov 20
- W81-57vs Pittsburgh-Greensburg GREENSBURGNov 14
- W93-47vs Geneva Golden TornadoesNov 11
- W81-79at Drake BulldogsNov 7
- L69-101at Iowa HawkeyesNov 5
- W89-78vs Youngstown State PenguinsMar 11
- W79-76vs Oakland Golden GrizzliesMar 10
- W83-62vs Wright State RaidersMar 7
Southern Utah Thunderbirds
Last 10: 2-8Streak W172.9 scored · 84.8 allowed per game0-5 away
- W103-68vs Nobel KnightsNov 23
- L74-98at Washington State CougarsNov 20
- L50-122at Gonzaga BulldogsNov 18
- L85-90at Omaha MavericksNov 16
- W118-60vs Bethesda FlamesNov 12
- L72-95vs UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosNov 9
- L64-81at Arizona State Sun DevilsNov 5
- L65-72vs Utah Tech TrailblazersMar 11
- L39-62vs Seattle U RedhawksMar 7
- L59-100at Utah Valley WolverinesMar 1
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State | 20-11 | - | 13-5 |
| Montana State | 18-14 | 1 | 12-6 |
| Eastern Washington | 14-19 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Northern Colorado | 20-12 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Montana | 18-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Weber State | 16-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Idaho | 21-15 | 4 | 9-9 |
| Sacramento State | 10-21 | 8 | 6-12 |
| Idaho State | 13-20 | 8 | 5-13 |
| Northern Arizona | 10-22 | 9 | 4-14 |
| Wright State | 23-12 | - | 15-5 |
| Robert Morris | 22-11 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Green Bay | 18-15 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Detroit Mercy | 17-15 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Oakland | 16-16 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 17-15 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Northern Kentucky | 20-14 | 5 | 10-10 |
| Youngstown State | 15-17 | 7 | 8-12 |
| Milwaukee | 12-20 | 7 | 8-12 |
| Cleveland State | 11-22 | 9 | 6-14 |
| IU Indianapolis | 7-25 | 12 | 3-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Southern Utah Thunderbirds | Robert Morris Colonials |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 20-52 | 25-62 |
| Field goal % | 38 | 40 |
| Three-pointers | 4-16 | 5-24 |
| Three-point % | 25 | 21 |
| Free throws | 10-16 | 6-12 |
| Free throw % | 63 | 50 |
| Rebounds | 37 | 41 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 27 |
| Assists | 9 | 15 |
| Steals | 3 | 10 |
| Blocks | 3 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 2 | 25 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 30 |
| Fouls | 14 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 21 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half13-28Jaiden Feroah made Free Throw.
- 1st Half13-30Ta'Zir Smith made Jumper. Assisted by Albert Vargas.
- 1st Half13-32DeSean Goode made Layup.
- 1st Half13-34Nikolaos Chitikoudis made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 1st Half14-34Jaiden Feroah made Free Throw.
- 1st Half15-34Jaiden Feroah made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half17-34Tanner Hayhurst made Layup. Assisted by Elijah Duval.
- 2nd Half19-34Elijah Duval made Layup.
- 2nd Half19-36Albert Vargas made Jumper.
- 2nd Half22-36Elijah Duval made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Cale Barclay.
- 2nd Half25-36Tanner Hayhurst made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Elijah Duval.
- 2nd Half25-38Nikolaos Chitikoudis made Layup. Assisted by Ryan Prather Jr..
- 2nd Half27-38Jaiden Feroah made Jumper.
- 2nd Half27-40Nikolaos Chitikoudis made Layup.
- 2nd Half29-40Isaiah Cottrell made Dunk. Assisted by Elijah Duval.
- 2nd Half31-40Tanner Hayhurst made Layup. Assisted by Cale Barclay.
- 2nd Half31-43Darius Livingston made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ryan Prather Jr..
- 2nd Half33-43Elijah Duval made Layup.
- 2nd Half35-43Jaiden Feroah made Layup. Assisted by Isaiah Cottrell.
- 2nd Half35-45Josh Hill made Jumper. Assisted by Kaleb Brown.
- 2nd Half35-47Ryan Prather Jr. made Layup. Assisted by Albert Vargas.
- 2nd Half35-50Albert Vargas made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by DeSean Goode.
- 2nd Half37-50Elijah Duval made Layup.
- 2nd Half39-50Tanner Hayhurst made Layup.
- 2nd Half39-52Nikolaos Chitikoudis made Layup.
- 2nd Half39-54DeSean Goode made Jumper. Assisted by Ta'Zir Smith.
- 2nd Half40-54Jalen Lee made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-54Elijah Duval made Layup.
- 2nd Half44-54Jaiden Feroah made Layup.
- 2nd Half45-54Jaiden Feroah made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-56DeSean Goode made Jumper. Assisted by Darius Livingston.
- 2nd Half47-56Jaiden Feroah made Layup. Assisted by Elijah Duval.
- 2nd Half50-56Tanner Hayhurst made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Elijah Duval.
- 2nd Half50-57Nikolaos Chitikoudis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-59Nikolaos Chitikoudis made Jumper.
- 2nd Half50-60DeSean Goode made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-61DeSean Goode made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-61Tanner Hayhurst made Layup.
- 2nd Half53-61Jaiden Feroah made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-61Jaiden Feroah made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Robert Morris Colonials, below favours Southern Utah Thunderbirds.
Venue
- UPMC Events CenterMoon Township, PA
- OfficialsAlfred Smith, Sutton Simon, Andrew Murray
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