BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Kavon Stewart hit a jumper with three seconds remaining and Robert Morris edged LIU Brooklyn 69-68 in the Northeast Conference Tournament quarterfinals Wednesday night.
Stewart, who finished with 11 points, made his winning shot after LIU Brooklyn had gone ahead 68-67 on two free throws by Raiquan Clark with 17 seconds to play.
Robert Morris (14-18) now faces top seeded Mount St. Mary’s in the NEC Semifinals Saturday.
The Colonials trailed 48-40 midway through the second half, but a Dachon Burke layup put them on top 67-66 with 37 seconds left.
The Blackbirds (20-12) took a 21-19 lead late in the first half and were up 27-26 at the break.
Matty McConnell scored 20 points to lead Robert Morris. Isaiah Still added 19 points and 11 rebounds.
First Published: March 2, 2017, 5:00 a.m.
