Men’s Basketball Roundup: RMU vs. New Mexico State

Dylan McKenna

Minnie in a November 18th loss to Bucknell.

Ian Kist and Ian Kist

November 24, 2015,
New Mexico State 81 (4-1), RMU 71 (0-5): The Colonials took on the Aggies of New Mexico State late Tuesday night in Las Cruces, New Mexico in their second game of the Air Force Classic. However, it wasn’t what Robert Morris was looking for as they lost by ten points in overtime. The game was close throughout but New Mexico State outscored the Colonials 14-4 in overtime to soar to victory. RMU was led by the performance of sophomore Elijah Minnie who finished the game with 29 points. Robert Morris shot 43.9 percent from the field making 29 of 66 attempted shots. The Colonials also shot 30.8 percent from behind the three-point arch.