West scores 20 to lead Marshall past Robert Morris 67-60
- Nov. 07, 2019 09:45 PM EST
Marshall's Cam Books-Harris (24) attempts to drive the baseline against Robert Morris' Josh Williams (0) during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Marshall's Cam Books-Harris (24) attempts to drive the baseline against Robert Morris' Josh Williams (0) during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Marshall's Cam Books-Harris (24) looks to make a pass as he is guarded by Robert Morris' Sayvwon McEwen (12) during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Marshall's Taevion Kinsey (1) makes a pass to teammate Jannson Williams (3) as he is guarded by Robert Morris' Jalen Hawkins (4) during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Marshall's Marko Sarenac (15) shoots over Robert Morris defenders Jon Williams (1) and Charles Bain (20) during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Marshall's Jarrod West (13) attempts to steal the ball from Robert Morris' Dante Treacy (3) during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Marshall's Jarrod West (13) shoots next to a Robert Morris defender during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Marshall's Iran Bennett (2) looks to make a pass as two Robert Morris defenders collide uring an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Marshall's Iran Bennett (2) works the post against Robert Morris' D.J. Russell, right, during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Marshall's Jannson Williams (3) dunks next to Robert Morris' Josh Williams (0) during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Jarrod West had 20 points as Marshall got past Robert Morris 67-60 in a season opener on Thursday night.

Taevion Kinsey had 12 points for Marshall, including a go-ahead layup with 3:06 left that sparked a 10-2 run. Mikel Beyers added 11 points.

Yannis Mendy had 14 points for the Colonials, who trailed 33-27 at halftime. Josh Williams added 13 points, including four three-pointers. AJ Bramah had 11 points.

Marshall matches up against Toledo at home on Sunday. Robert Morris plays Notre Dame on the road on Saturday.

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