- Matchup: Northern Kentucky Norse vs Robert Morris Colonials
- Date: Monday, December 29, 2025
- Venue: UPMC Events Center, Moon Township, PA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Northern Kentucky Norse (9-5) are set to face the Robert Morris Colonials (10-4) at the UPMC Events Center on Monday.
In their most recent outing, the Northern Kentucky Norse suffered a loss to Charleston, ending with a score of 85-74. They finished the game with a field goal percentage of 39.1%, converting 25 of 64 attempts, and made 10 out of 33 three-point shots. At the free-throw line, they excelled, hitting 14 of 16 attempts for an impressive 87.5%. The Norse managed to secure 35 rebounds, including 11 offensive boards. They recorded 10 assists, forced 15 turnovers, and achieved 12 steals. On defense, Northern Kentucky allowed their opponents to shoot 54.7%, giving up 29 baskets out of 53 attempts. Charleston distributed 13 assists and also achieved 13 steals. The Cougars dominated the glass as well with 35 total rebounds (10 offensive, 25 defensive) and did not block any shots. Charleston converted 20 of 29 free throws for 69.0% success and made 7 out of their 20 three-point attempts. The Norse committed 19 personal fouls, while Charleston had 17.
Kael Robinson made a notable contribution in this matchup. He recorded a shooting percentage of 37.5% without any assists, playing for 32 minutes and grabbing 9 rebounds. He finished with 22 points on 6 of 16 shooting attempts.
Northern Kentucky enters this clash with a season record of 9-5, averaging 84.3 points per game (ranking 69th in Division I). They have a field goal percentage of 47.4% and are shooting 34.0% from beyond the arc (133 of 391) while connecting 73.0% from the free-throw line. The Norse grab an average of 36.2 rebounds per game and have compiled a total of 222 assists, placing them 46th nationally in assists. They turn the ball over 13.2 times per game and commit 18.6 fouls on average.
On the defensive end, Northern Kentucky forces 16.2 turnovers per game and draws 17.9 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 35.2% from three-point range and are currently ranked 228th in Division I for points allowed per game (75.1). The Norse defense permits a field goal percentage of 45.0% (362 of 805) and averages 33.3 rebounds per game as a team. They rank 287th in Division I by allowing 192 assists this season.
In their previous game, the Robert Morris Colonials secured a win over Saint Francis with a score of 79-70. The Colonials accumulated 26 defensive rebounds along with 6 offensive rebounds for a total of 32. They turned the ball over 12 times while recording 2 steals. Saint Francis recorded 21 personal fouls, giving the Colonials 23 free-throw opportunities; they converted 17 of those for a 73.9% success rate. From beyond the arc, Robert Morris made 12 of 22 shots (54.5%). In total, the Colonials finished shooting 25 out of 47 from the field for a percentage of 53.2%. They allowed Saint Francis to make 27 of their 61 shots, translating to 44.3% shooting against them, and Saint Francis finished 42.3% from three-point range, making 11 out of 26 attempts, while converting 5 of 10 free throws (50.0%). In rebounding, Robert Morris permitted Saint Francis to gather 27 total rebounds (9 offensive).
DeSean Goode played a critical role for the Colonials, hitting 9 of 13 attempts for a shooting percentage of 69.2% while grabbing 8 rebounds and scoring 24 points in 34 minutes, though he did not record any assists in this one.
Robert Morris holds a strong record of 10-4 this season. They average 20.2 personal fouls per game and convert 68.6% from the charity stripe. The Colonials are averaging 16.7 assists per game (which ranks 78th nationally) while turning the ball over 12.6 times per game. This season, they have scored a total of 1,070 points (76.4 points per game) and secure an average of 39.1 rebounds per game. Offensively, they are shooting 46.1% from the field, ranking 156th nationally.
Defensively, Robert Morris allows opponents to hit 32.7% of their three-point attempts (93 of 284), while the opposing teams make 74.6% of their free-throw attempts. They allow 12.2 assists and 31.5 rebounds per game, ranking 97th and 59th in the nation, respectively. The Colonials rank 120th nationally in points allowed per game with 70.6. They force their opponents into an average of 12.4 turnovers each game and have allowed teams to shoot 42.0% from the field (ranking 115th in college basketball).
Who will triumph in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Robert Morris
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