MOON TOWNSHIP — Alvaro Folgueiras’ 19 points helped Robert Morris defeat Division III Chatham, 79-51, on Sunday.
Folgueiras also contributed 13 rebounds for the Colonials (1-2), who were playing their home opener for the 2024-25 season. Ryan Prather Jr. shot 5 for 8 (4 for 6 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line to add 19 points. Dilen Miller had 10 points, including shooting 2 for 3 from beyond the 3-point line and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line.
The Cougars were led in scoring by Blaine Gartley, who finished with 12 points, two steals and two blocks. Luca Robinson added 10 points and seven rebounds for Chatham. Lovenson Xavier finished with seven points.
Chatham reached the Presidents’ Athletic Conference semifinals last season and was picked to finish third in the conference this season. The Cougars host Carnegie Mellon on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Robert Morris returns to action Thursday when it hosts Stonehill at 7 p.m.
