ITHACA, N.Y. — In a thrilling matchup on Thursday evening, Robert Morris triumphed over Cornell with an 86-76 victory, thanks in part to standout performances from several players. Alvaro Folgueiras played a pivotal role in the Colonials’ success, contributing an impressive 19 points, as well as securing 12 rebounds and making three steals. This performance helped elevate Robert Morris’s record to 5-2 for the season.

Amarion Dickerson was another key contributor for the Colonials, scoring 15 points and showing efficiency by hitting 7 of his 12 attempts from the field, including one of three from three-point range. Additionally, Antallah Sandlin’El made 6 of his 9 shots, rounding off his night with 14 points and providing valuable support to the squad.

On the other side of the court, Jake Fiegen led the scoring for the Big Red with a notable effort, racking up 22 points along with two steals. Nazir Williams also made significant contributions, adding 16 points to the total and grabbing six rebounds in the process. AK Okereke played a crucial role as well, finishing the game with 10 points and six assists, aiding his team’s offensive efforts.

This matchup showcased strong performances on both sides, highlighting the competitive spirit and talent present in collegiate basketball.