Transylvania University

2016-17

• Appeared in 25 games for the Pioneers, averaging 13.2 mins per game
• Averaged 3.5 ppg, 2.7 rpg, and 0.4 apg. Totaled 11 blocks and three steals
• Shot 60.7% FG (37-61, 1^st on Pios with min. 50 FG attempts) and 56.5% FT (13-23)
• Scored season-high 11 points two times (Jan. 18 at Mt. St. Joseph, Feb. 11 vs Defiance)
• Shot season-high 5-5 FG (percentage and makes) three times (Nov. 28, 2016 at Greenville, Jan. 18 at Mt. St. Joseph, Feb. 8 vs Mt. St. Joseph)
• Grabbed season-best nine rebounds, three blocks, and three assists on Feb. 11 vs. Defiance (W 82-75)

2015-16

• Appeared in 25 games and started 21 games for the Pioneers as a sophomore
• Averaged 19.8 minutes per game
• Averaged 4.9 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 0.5 apg, and 0.5 bpg
• Shot 60.8% FG, 67% FT, and 1-1 3 pt FG
• Posted career-high 17 points on 7-for-8 FG shooting on Feb. 3 (84-78 W at Hanover)
• Hit season-high 5 free throws on 5-7 FT shooting on Jan. 6 (76-66 W at Earlham)
• Had season-high 7 rebounds twice (Dec. 2, 105-95 L vs. Ind.-Southeast, Jan. 2, 72-63 L at Rose-Hulman)
• Had season-high 3 assists on Jan. 2 (72-63 L at Rose-Hulman)
• Totaled 12 blocks and 5 steals

2014-15: Started 22 games for the Pioneers as a freshman...averaged 8.8 points per game and 4.7 rebounds per game...had a season-high 19 points against Defiance on Dec. 13...recorded two double-doubles

High School: Robert won Captain Award, most improved player, and was team leader in field goal percentage, rebounding, and blocked shots … MVP of the Fort Harrods Classic, Republic Bank all-tournament team, honorable mention all-district, honorable mention all-region, and honorable mention all-city.

Personal: Robert is the son of Harry and Annette Dence … Plans to major in exercise science and wants to be a physical therapist … Favorite song is Larry Bird by Riff Raff, favorite book is Don’t Put Me In Coach by Mark Titus, and favorite athlete is Brian Scalabrine.