HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Jarrod West had 20 points as Marshall got past Robert Morris 67-60 in a season opener on Thursday night.
Taevion Kinsey had 12 points for Marshall, including a go-ahead layup with 3:06 left that sparked a 10-2 run. Mikel Beyers added 11 points.
Yannis Mendy had 14 points for the Colonials, who trailed 33-27 at halftime. Josh Williams added 13 points, including four three-pointers. AJ Bramah had 11 points.
Marshall matches up against Toledo at home on Sunday. Robert Morris plays Notre Dame on the road on Saturday.
Marshall box
MARSHALL 67, ROBERT MORRIS 60
ROBERT MORRIS (0-1)
Mendy 7-8 0-0 14, Jos.Williams 4-14 1-2 13, Jon Williams 2-8 0-0 5, Treacy 1-3 0-0 3, Bramah 5-11 1-2 11, Bain 1-6 0-0 3, Russell 1-4 1-2 3, Hawkins 3-10 2-2 8, McEwen 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 24-64 5-8 60.
MARSHALL (1-0)
Beyers 4-9 1-2 11, George 0-2 0-0 0, Ja.Williams 3-8 0-0 8, West 9-15 2-5 20, Kinsey 5-13 2-3 12, Bennett 1-2 2-2 4, Brooks-Harris 1-4 2-4 4, Miladinovic 2-4 1-2 5, Sarenac 1-2 1-2 3. Totals 26-59 11-20 67.
Halftime—Marshall 33-27. 3-Point Goals—Robert Morris 7-22 (Jos.Williams 4-10, Treacy 1-2, Bain 1-4, Jon Williams 1-4, Hawkins 0-2), Marshall 4-20 (Beyers 2-6, Ja.Williams 2-6, Sarenac 0-1, George 0-1, West 0-2, Kinsey 0-2, Brooks-Harris 0-2). Fouled Out—Jos.Williams. Rebounds—Robert Morris 35 (Bramah 10), Marshall 40 (Brooks-Harris 10). Assists—Robert Morris 11 (Jon Williams 3), Marshall 11 (Kinsey 5). Total Fouls—Robert Morris 16, Marshall 10. A—5,530 (9,048).