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Basha Ramsey shot 7-for-13 from the field, finishing with a team-high 16 points as Trinity International suffered an 88-36 loss to the Robert Morris Eagles, Friday night at the RMU Athletic Complex.
Box Score | Season Stats | CCAC StandingsThe Trojans got off to a cold start, turning the ball over on each of their first three possessions, leading to an early 8-1 lead in favor of the Eagles. Ramsey's layup at the 15:16 mark made it a 13-5 score, but six straight points for RMU extended their lead to double-digits, where it stayed the rest of the game.
Arielle Miree finished out the half with the second of her two field goals in the first half with 1:21 remaining, as Robert Morris lead at the halftime break 45-19.
Daja Johnson opened the second half with a score, but RMU responded with a 30-0 run to put the game way with 11 minutes remaining. The Trojans would outscore Robert Morris 15-7 the rest of the way, but it wouldn't be enough to get back into the game.
The Trojans will head south over Christmas break, for three games in the state of Florida. TIU next takes on St. Thomas (Fla.) on New Year's Eve, with tipoff at 5:00 p.m. Central.