NCAA Tournament First Four: Dayton, Robert Morris Victors; Lucky Jones Scores 21 with 7 Rebounds to Lead Colonials

First Four Results and College Hoops Player of the Day for Wednesday, March 18, 2015


Robert Morris 81 North Florida 77 - The Colonials of Robert Morris erased a six-point half time deficit and took down the North Florida Ospreys as Lucky Jones came off the bench to score 21 points to go with his seven rebounds, five steals an assist and one blocked shot.

Robert Morris looks ahead to playing Duke, the top seed in the South region, Friday.

Dayton 56 Boise State 55 - Dayton erased Boise State's nine point half time lead, took over late and held on for the win. The Flyers return to face Providence (6) in the East region on Friday.

Conference Power Scoreboard

Conference	W-L	Winners (#of Ws)
ACC	0000	0000
Big East	0000	0000
Big Ten	0000	0000
Big 12	0000	0000
Pac-12	0000	0000
SEC	1-0	Ole Miss (1)
All Others	3-4	Hampton(1), Robert Morris (1), Dayton (1)

IN: Robert Morris Wears Northeast Crown

Robert Morris 48, Mount St. Mary's 46

Dallas Green made just one basket all night, but it was huge, lifting Robert Morris over Mount St. Mary's in the Northeast Conference finals.

Green's short jumper with just three seconds left to play gave the Colonials a two point lead and the game. The Colonials will be making their 6th NCAA appearance. Usually a 16 seed, they have compiled a record of 1-5 over the years. In 1982, they beat Georgia Southern, 64-54, in the first round before falling to Purdue, 55-53.

This will be their first trip to the NCAAs since 1992.

Jeremy Chappell scored 16 points to lead the 24-10, 15-3 Colonials.