Watch CBS News

LIU-Brooklyn Controls Robert Morris In 65-54 Victory

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) - Jerome Frink had 19 points and 11 rebounds and Nura Zanna added 12 points and 13 boards to lead LIU-Brooklyn past Robert Morris 65-54 on Thursday night.

Iverson Fleming scored 11 points and passed out five assists and Jashaun Agosto had 11 points for LIU-Brooklyn (9-7, 2-1 Northeast).

The Blackbirds led 33-28 at halftime then started the second half with a 7-0 run with a Zanna layup, a 3-pointer by Agosto and a layup by Fleming. With 11:18 remaining, Fleming made a 3 to make the score 47-33. LIU-Brooklyn led by double digits the rest of the way.

Aaron Tate's dunk with 3:02 before intermission gave the Colonials their last lead of the game. The Blackbirds had a 43-20 edge on the glass and went 13 for 13 from the foul line.

Dachon Burke led Robert Morris (5-11, 1-2) with 13 points, five rebounds and four steals and Braden Burke had 10 points.

Join The Conversation On The KDKA Facebook Page
Stay Up To Date, Follow KDKA On Twitter

(© Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.