Oakland takes on Robert Morris following Cain's 20-point performance
Oakland Golden Grizzlies (16-8, 9-4 Horizon) at Robert Morris Colonials (6-18, 4-11 Horizon)
Moon Township, Pennsylvania; Friday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Oakland plays the Robert Morris Colonials after Jamal Cain scored 20 points in Oakland's 78-71 loss to the Youngstown State Penguins.
The Colonials are 4-7 in home games. Robert Morris is 0-5 when it wins the turnover battle and averages 13.3 turnovers per game.
The Golden Grizzlies are 9-4 in Horizon play. Oakland is fourth in the Horizon scoring 32.6 points per game in the paint led by Cain averaging 2.1.
The teams play for the second time in conference play this season. The Golden Grizzlies won the last matchup 79-61 on Dec. 31. Cain scored 22 points to help lead the Golden Grizzlies to the win.
TOP PERFORMERS: Michael Green III averages 1.5 made 3-pointers per game for the Colonials, scoring 11.0 points while shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc. Kahliel Spear is averaging 13.9 points and 7.7 rebounds over the past 10 games for Robert Morris.
Blake Lampman averages 2.2 made 3-pointers per game for the Golden Grizzlies, scoring 7.5 points while shooting 37.3% from beyond the arc. Trey Townsend is averaging 15.3 points and 5.6 rebounds over the last 10 games for Oakland.
LAST 10 GAMES: Colonials: 4-6, averaging 68.9 points, 32.4 rebounds, 12.2 assists, 5.1 steals and 3.9 blocks per game while shooting 45.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 69.7 points per game.
Golden Grizzlies: 6-4, averaging 78.0 points, 33.8 rebounds, 15.2 assists, 9.2 steals and 2.2 blocks per game while shooting 44.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 70.1 points.
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