The Robert Morris Colonials enter Rupp Arena with a 0-1 record after a season-opening loss to Central Florida. Likewise, the Kentucky Wildcats are coming off of a 79-71 defeat against #9 Duke. Tonight’s 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time tipoff begins The Kentucky Classic which features the Colonials along with Mount St. Mary’s and Ohio.
Historically, Robert Morris is a solid low-major program. Under head coach Andrew Toole, the Colonials are 192-170 as he begins his 12th season. During that span, they were automatic qualifiers to the NCAA Tournament twice (2015, 2020) and won two other Northeast Conference regular season crowns (2013, 2014).