Ryan Prather Jr. scores 25 as Robert Morris beats Cleveland State 85-68 at Wolstein Center
Robert Morris extends strong road swing; Cleveland State drops another home result
Ryan Prather Jr. scored 25 points and added six assists as Robert Morris defeated Cleveland State 85-68 on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland. The result moved Robert Morris to 17-10 overall and 9-7 in Horizon League play, while Cleveland State fell to 10-16 and 6-9.
Robert Morris led 45-33 at halftime and maintained control after the break, matching its first-half pace with 40 second-half points. Cleveland State scored 35 after intermission but did not reduce the deficit enough to meaningfully change the game’s trajectory.
Prather’s role continues to grow for a roster in transition
Prather’s night was the clearest driver of Robert Morris’ offense. Beyond the scoring total, his six assists reflected a broader workload on a team that has leaned heavily on a small group of primary creators and finishers during conference play.
Robert Morris also received balanced support from Darius Livingston, who scored 15 points, and DeSean Goode, who added 14 points while shooting 4-of-5 from the field and 5-of-6 from the free-throw line. The combination gave the Colonials consistent scoring across multiple spots in the lineup and limited the likelihood of prolonged droughts.
Cleveland State’s top scorers keep pace individually, not collectively
For Cleveland State, Jaidon Lipscomb led with 21 points, while Chevalier Emery scored 17. The Vikings’ two top scorers accounted for more than half of the team’s points, but the overall offensive output was not enough to keep up with Robert Morris’ efficiency and ball movement.
The loss continued a challenging league stretch for Cleveland State, which has been trying to climb the standings under head coach Rob Summers with a veteran backcourt and a rotation that has changed significantly from prior seasons.
Key game facts
Date/site: Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, Wolstein Center, Cleveland
Final score: Robert Morris 85, Cleveland State 68
Halftime: Robert Morris 45, Cleveland State 33
Notable performers (RMU): Ryan Prather Jr. 25 points, 6 assists; Darius Livingston 15 points; DeSean Goode 14 points
Notable performers (CSU): Jaidon Lipscomb 21 points; Chevalier Emery 17 points
Robert Morris’ 85-point night underscored an offensive ceiling that can travel, while Cleveland State’s 68-point output left little margin after a deficit at halftime.
Robert Morris’ win added to a recent run of meaningful Horizon League results as the conference standings tighten in February. Cleveland State, meanwhile, faces increased urgency with the regular season entering its final weeks.