Preview: Detroit Titans at Robert Morris Colonials

CORAOPOLIS, Pa. (Interstat) — A surging Robert Morris women’s basketball team will look to continue its strong start to the season when it hosts the struggling Detroit Titans in a non-conference matchup Tuesday at the Charles L. Sewall Center.

The Colonials (7-2) enter on a three-game winning streak, most recently dominating California 72-44 on Saturday. Robert Morris has shown resilience, with four of its seven victories coming by six points or fewer, including a 60-58 win at Northern Kentucky on Dec. 7.

Aislin Malcolm has been a consistent force for Robert Morris. The guard is coming off a well-rounded performance against California, posting 14 points, seven rebounds, four assists and a block in 25 minutes. Over her last three games, she is averaging 12.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists.

Detroit (3-5) snapped a four-game skid with a 74-69 home win over IU Indy on Dec. 7 but has not played since. The Titans’ season has been marked by offensive struggles, including a 53-point outing in a lopsided loss to Michigan and a 54-point game against Central Michigan.

The Titans will rely on guard Jasmine Edwards, who scored a team-high 16 points in the win over IU Indy. Edwards has been Detroit’s most reliable scorer, reaching double figures in four of the last six games, including an 18-point effort against Central Michigan on Nov. 19.

Robert Morris holds a distinct advantage in record and momentum. The Colonials are 5-0 at home this season, winning by an average margin of 18.4 points. Detroit is 0-3 in true road games, losing those contests by an average of 17.7 points.

This game is organized by the Horizon League, of which both schools are members, though it is a non-conference contest. It is the final tune-up for Robert Morris before it opens Horizon League play on Jan. 1. Detroit will travel to New Orleans for a multi-team event following this game.

Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Dec. 16.