Robert Morris wins 71-64 against Purdue Fort Wayne

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Michael Green III scored 24 points as Robert Morris beat Purdue Fort Wayne, 71-64, on Sunday.

Green also contributed five assists for the Colonials (12-15, 7-9 Horizon League). Kahliel Spear added 12 points while shooting 5 of 10 from the field and 2 for 4 from the free-throw line. He also had seven rebounds.

“One of the things we did was challenge the guys at halftime,” RMU coach Andrew Toole said in a news release. “It’s now been two games in a row where we didn’t start the game very well. We have to figure that out, but I was proud of the way we responded in the second half. And really, it was everybody.

“Our defense was so active in the second half, and that was the key that kept us in the game. There have been times this season where we’re in the gap but sometimes we’re not as active as we need to be. Today we got to our gaps and used our hands and were ready to guard. Jackson (Last) had four steals, and I think all four were in the second half, and that really fueled us. I couldn’t be prouder of our guys for the effort they gave in the second half in getting a much-needed win.”

Jarred Godfrey led the Mastodons (15-12, 7-9) in scoring, finishing with 23 points, four assists and two steals. Bobby Planutis added 15 points and seven rebounds for Purdue Fort Wayne. Ra Kpedi had nine points, nine rebounds and two blocks.

The win halted a three-game losing streak for the Colonials, who host Green Bay on Thursday night at 7. Green Bay is next to last in the conference at 2-8.