COROPOLIS, Pa. (Interstat) — Robert Morris erased an 18-point halftime deficit to defeat Toledo 75-70 in a nonconference men’s basketball game Saturday at the Sewall Center. The Rockets dominated the first half, leading 42-24, but the Colonials stormed back with a 51-point second half. Toledo shot just 33.3% from the floor and managed only two assists. Sonny Wilson led the Rockets with 21 points. Robert Morris was paced by DeSean Goode with 17 points, while Albert Vargas added 16 points and five assists. The Colonials improved to 8-4. The Rockets fell to 5-5.

CORAPOLIS, Pa. (Interstat) — A stunning second-half collapse by Toledo and a relentless offensive surge from Robert Morris culminated in a dramatic 75-70 victory for the Colonials on Saturday afternoon at a sparsely attended Charles L. Sewall Center. The game unfolded as a tale of two starkly different halves. The visiting Toledo Rockets, utilizing a methodical and efficient first 20 minutes, built what appeared to be a commanding 42-24 lead by halftime. They shot 50% from the field in the opening period and capitalized on Robert Morris’s cold shooting, as the Colonials managed just 9-of-31 from the floor and 1-of-10 from three-point range. The complexion of the contest changed irrevocably after the break. Robert Morris emerged from the locker room with transformative energy, unleashing a 29-10 run over the first ten minutes of the second half to seize a 53-52 lead, their first since the opening minutes. The Colonials’ offense, which posted a dismal offensive rating of 72.7 in the first half, exploded for a 153.8 rating in the second, scoring 51 points. Toledo’s offensive structure disintegrated under Robert Morris’s increased defensive pressure. After committing only three turnovers in the first half, the Rockets coughed the ball up repeatedly in the second, stifling their own rhythm. Their shooting plummeted to 28.6% after halftime, and they managed a mere two assists for the entire game, highlighting a complete breakdown in ball movement and execution. The Colonials dominated the interior, outscoring Toledo 38-30 in the paint and winning the battle on the glass with 13 offensive rebounds leading to 15 second-chance points. Their transition game also proved decisive, outrunning the Rockets 15-9 in fastbreak points, many during the pivotal second-half surge. Sonny Wilson led all scorers with 21 points for Toledo, but needed 38 minutes and 17 shot attempts to get there. Sean Craig added 15 points and Austin Parks contributed 13 points and two blocks, but the Rockets’ supporting offense vanished after intermission. Robert Morris showcased a balanced and efficient attack. DeSean Goode powered the comeback with 17 points on 8-of-12 shooting, consistently finishing at the rim. Ryan Prather and Albert Vargas each scored 16 points, with Vargas adding five assists. Nikolaos Chitikoudis provided a critical inside presence with 12 points and nine rebounds, anchoring the defense. The game tightened in the final minutes, with Toledo clawing to within a single possession multiple times. The Rockets had a chance to tie in the final 30 seconds, but a missed three-pointer followed by a series of intentional fouls and made free throws by Robert Morris sealed the outcome. The Colonials, who shot 18-of-28 from the line, made enough down the stretch to secure the five-point win. The victory improved Robert Morris to 8-4 on the season, while Toledo fell to an even 5-5. The Rockets must regroup quickly before a road test at Michigan State on Tuesday. Robert Morris will host Youngstown State on Wednesday, looking to build on the momentum of a comeback that saw them erase an 18-point deficit, the largest in program history, to secure a win.

Toledo Looks to Regroup Against Robert Morris in Non-Conference Finale COROPOLIS, Pa. (Interstat) — The Toledo Rockets aim to bounce back from a heartbreaking loss when they visit the Robert Morris Colonials in a non-conference men’s basketball matchup Saturday at Charles L. Sewall Center. Toledo (5-4) arrives after a crushing 98-97 defeat at Oakland on Dec. 6, a game in which they surrendered a late lead. The Rockets have shown offensive firepower, averaging 84.2 points per game, but consistency has been an issue with alternating wins and losses over their last six outings. Robert Morris (7-4) also seeks redemption following a narrow 74-72 road loss at Milwaukee on Dec. 6. The Colonials have been strong at home, posting a 5-1 record in Coraopolis this season. Their defense has been a hallmark, holding opponents to an average of 68.5 points. The game features a compelling backcourt duel. Toledo is led by dynamic guard Sonny Wilson, who is averaging 15.2 points and 4.5 assists. He scored 16 points with six assists in the loss to Oakland and had a 23-point outing at Troy on Nov. 24. Robert Morris counters with forward DeSean Goode, a versatile force averaging a double-double over his last five games. Goode is coming off a 26-point performance at Milwaukee and recorded a 12-point, 14-rebound effort in a win over Southern Utah on Nov. 28. His ability to control the glass will be key against a Toledo team that can struggle with rebounding. In their last outing, Toledo’s Leroy Blyden (20 points) and Kyler VanderJagt (16 points) provided support alongside Wilson. For Robert Morris, Ta’Zir Smith (12 points) and Ryan Prather (8 points) were secondary scorers behind Goode’s 26. This contest concludes the non-conference schedule for both teams. Toledo begins Mid-American Conference play on Dec. 30, while Robert Morris opens Horizon League action on Jan. 2. Saturday’s game tips off at 2 p.m. EST. Toledo holds a 2-1 all-time series advantage, though the teams have not met since 2013.