Robinson leads Royals romp of Juniata

Five Scranton players score in double figures in 82-67 victory

Jan. 31, 2026 at 9:15pm

Ben Robinson led five players in double figures with a career-high 19 points as the University of Scranton downed Juniata College, 82-67, in a Landmark Conference men's basketball game Saturday. Brendan Carr added 18 points and seven rebounds for the Royals, who led at halftime 42-26. Will Marion chipped in 14 points, while Josias Carbon and Jon Spatola each contributed 10 points. Spatola also handed out 15 assists, one shy of the Scranton single-game record.

Why it matters

The University of Scranton men's basketball team continues its strong season, improving to 16-3 overall and 9-3 in Landmark Conference play. The Royals' balanced scoring attack and Spatola's near-record assist performance highlight the team's depth and playmaking ability.

The details

Robinson, a junior forward, set a new career-high with 19 points on an efficient shooting night. Carr, a senior guard, added 18 points and seven rebounds. Spatola, a senior guard, dished out 15 assists, just one shy of the school's single-game record. The Royals led by 16 at halftime and maintained a comfortable lead throughout the second half.

  • The game was played on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

The players

Ben Robinson

A junior forward for the University of Scranton men's basketball team who scored a career-high 19 points in the win over Juniata.

Brendan Carr

A senior guard for the University of Scranton men's basketball team who scored 18 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in the victory.

Jon Spatola

A senior guard for the University of Scranton men's basketball team who dished out 15 assists, just one shy of the school's single-game record.

University of Scranton

The Division III men's basketball program that competes in the Landmark Conference.

Juniata College

The Division III men's basketball program that competed against the University of Scranton in this Landmark Conference matchup.

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The takeaway

The University of Scranton men's basketball team continues to demonstrate its depth and balanced scoring attack, with five players reaching double figures in the win over Juniata. The Royals' strong season puts them in good position for a potential postseason run in the Landmark Conference tournament.