CORAOPOLIS, Pa. (AP) --Zach Ingles had a career-high 23 points, leading Eastern Kentucky to a 79-69 win over Robert Morris on Saturday night.
Ingles, a junior in his first season with Eastern Kentucky after transferring from Pasco-Hernando (Fla.) JC, shot 8 for 13 from the field, including 3 for 7 from 3-point range. He also added seven rebounds.
The Colonels (6-1) won the battle of the boards, collecting 45 rebounds to the Colonials' 25. Eastern Kentucky nearly had as many offensive rebounds (16), as Robert Morris did defensive rebounds (19). Michael Haney of Eastern Kentucky had a game-high 10 boards.
The Colonels went on a 19-7 run in the second half, extending their lead to as many as 18 with 10:45 to play. Robert Morris cut the deficit to seven on three different occasions but could get no closer.
Mark Anderson led the Colonials (2-6) in scoring with 19 and in rebounds with seven. Chaz McCrommon had 15 points and four rebounds.
Jason McLeish had 17 points and Matt Witt 14 points and seven assists for Eastern Kentucky.
