Preview: Robert Morris Colonials at Green Bay Phoenix

ASHAWUBENON, Wis. (Interstat) — Two of the Horizon League’s hottest teams will meet Sunday when the Robert Morris Colonials visit the Green Bay Phoenix in a key early conference women’s basketball matchup at the Resch Center.

Both teams enter with 9-win records, though Robert Morris (9-3) boasts the better overall mark and has won five of its last six. Green Bay (9-5) is riding high after a dominant 89-55 road victory at Wright State on Tuesday.

The Colonials, however, are looking to rebound from a narrow 61-58 home loss to Oakland on Dec. 29 that snapped a five-game winning streak. In that defeat, forward Bailey Kuhns was a force, scoring 23 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. Kuhns has been a consistent standout, averaging 12.4 points and 5.2 rebounds over her last five contests. Her interior battle with Green Bay’s frontcourt will be pivotal.

The Phoenix counter with their own offensive catalyst in guard Jenna Guyer. She erupted for 21 points in just 25 minutes against Wright State and is averaging 13.8 points per game over her last five. Guyer’s ability to score from multiple levels fuels Green Bay’s attack.

Robert Morris has built its record on a stout defense, holding opponents to an average of 54.2 points during its recent 5-1 stretch. Green Bay’s offense, which put up 89 points in its last outing, will test that resilience. The Phoenix have been strong at home, going 4-1 at the Resch Center this season.

This contest is the first of two regular-season meetings between the programs. They will meet again in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, on Feb. 5. The outcome Sunday will provide early positioning in the Horizon League standings as both teams look to challenge for the conference crown.

Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m. EST Sunday.