RMU season ends in 82-71 defeat

Well, the ride is over. The Colonials lost in the second round of the NIT for the second straight year, this time to the Belmont Bruins 82-71.

Karvel Anderson, in his last game, led the team in scoring with 23 points. Ant Myers Pate, also playing his last game, scored 14 points. The Colonials played well for stretches, but didn't have the man power to keep up.

Fitting Karvel drilled his last three. Didnt sniff the rim either. Dude can shoot it.
— Lee Kunkel (@kunkel5) March 22, 2014

Down to seven men with David Appolon out with a foot injury, the Colonials couldn't contain the high powered Bruins. JJ Mann scored a game high 25.

While the season ends in disappointment, it was one hell of a ride for the undermanned Colonials.

Remember, this team was 5-10 coming into NEC play. They played no D, and looked like a lost group. Then they started 4-0 in NEC play. Just as they were finding their way though, Mike McFadden and Juanie Newton left the team, and four players were suspended from the school including Jeremiah Worthem and Britton Lee.

So to finish 22-14, with a regular season title, and another program building win over St. John's in the first round of the NIT is something to be proud of.

A lot more on this game, this season, Karvel and Ant, and what we will be the biggest offseason in RMU basketball history over the next few days.

PS: Start what ever campaign idea's you have to keep Andy Toole in Moon. It's going to take quite an effort.

--Lee Kunkel
--@Kunkel5

Some great @RMUMbasketball players built this 2013-14: 22 wins 2012-13: 24 2011-12: 26 2010-11: 18 2009-10: 23 2008-09: 24 2007-08: 26
— Ron Ratner (@NECHoopsRon) March 22, 2014

Bravo to Andy Toole. I never thought they'd finish 22-14 after losing Velton, Russell Johnson, Lijah, Coron & others. One hell of a year.
— Ryan Peters (@pioneer_pride) March 22, 2014

HUGE offseason coming up. Who replaces Karvel? What happens to Worthem/Lee? Potential for 7 new scholarship players.
— Lee Kunkel (@kunkel5) March 22, 2014

Will Andy Toole return? Some AD at a BCS school should give him a look, deserves it. We will see. Interesting few months coming for RMU.
— Lee Kunkel (@kunkel5) March 22, 2014

toughest seven dudes I ever played with!!!! it was all worth it 🙌 #rmcmb4Life
— earl handles (@AntMyers5) March 22, 2014