Robert Morris men close gap late, still lose to Fairleigh Dickinson
TEANECK, N.J. — Jahlil Jenkins had 20 points as Fairleigh Dickinson edged Robert Morris, 75-70, on Sunday.
Elyjah Williams had 17 points and seven rebounds for Fairleigh Dickinson (9-18, 7-9 Northeast Conference). Brandon Powell added 15 points and six rebounds, and Xzavier Malone-Key scored 12.
Dante Treacy scored a career-high 23 points for the Colonials (16-14, 12-5), and Josh Williams and Jalen Hawkins 10 points apiece.
Treacy’s 3-pointer with 12 second to go brought the Colonials to within 73-70. Treacy then fouled Jenkins, who sealed the win with a pair of free throws.
Robert Morris led 34-24 at halftime before the Knights used a 19-8 run to start the second half.
They led for the remainder after Jenkins made two foul shots with 13:04 left. He finished 7 of 8 from the foul line.
The Knights swept the season series against Robert Morris.
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