DJ Smith tallied 20 points, while Alvaro Folgueiras contributed with a double-double as Robert Morris defeated New Orleans 73-62 during the Urban-Bennett Invitational on Sunday evening.

Smith showcased an impressive performance, hitting 5 of his 9 shots from the field, which included 4 successful attempts out of 8 from beyond the arc. He also converted 6 out of 7 free-throw attempts, helping the Colonials improve their record to 4-2. Folgueiras complemented Smith’s scoring by adding 19 points along with 13 rebounds.

For the Privateers, who now hold a record of 1-4, James White emerged as the standout performer, scoring 26 points while also collecting eight rebounds and registering two steals. Jah Short also contributed significantly with 17 points and three steals.

Overall, it was a competitive matchup with strong performances from both sides as Robert Morris secured their victory at the tournament.