FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Interstat) — Purdue Fort Wayne used a dominant second half to pull away from Robert Morris for an 83-71 men’s basketball victory Saturday at Gates Sports Center.

The Horizon League contest was tied at halftime, but the Mastodons outscored the Colonials 48-34 after intermission. DeAndre Craig led Purdue Fort Wayne with 19 points, while Corey Hadnot added 21 points and seven rebounds. DeSean Goode scored 17 points for Robert Morris.

Purdue Fort Wayne forced the tempo, converting 24 points off turnovers and netting 21 fastbreak points to just two for the Colonials. The Mastodons improved to 14-9. Robert Morris fell to 14-10. Attendance was 1,974.