CARNOT-MOON, Pa. — Stetson fell to Robert Morris 80–62 on Sunday afternoon at the UPMC Events Center, closing out the weekend in Pennsylvania. The Hatters showed balanced scoring with four players in double figures.
Stetson opened the game with energy, as
Jake Johnson drilled a three off a feed from
Jamie Phillips Jr. just 11 seconds into the contest. The Hatters continued to attack early, with Albert Vargas giving Stetson a lift off the bench—highlighted by a fastbreak three that contributed to his nine first-half points.
Ethan Copeland, who would later earn All-Tournament Team honors, buried a deep three just before the halftime buzzer. Still, Stetson struggled to match Robert Morris from long range, and the Colonials took a 45–28 lead into the break.
The Hatters fought to climb back in the second half. Copeland sparked Stetson with an early three and an and-one free throw to chip away at the deficit, while Phillips added tough baskets in the lane.
Collin Kuhl battled on the interior and recorded his first double-double of the season, helping Stetson produce steady points in the paint. But each time the Hatters built momentum, Robert Morris responded with timely perimeter shots, eventually keeping Stetson at arm's length the rest of the way.
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Looking ahead, Stetson travels west to face Grand Canyon on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 9 p.m. at Global Credit Union Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
About Stetson Athletics
At Stetson University, student-athletes don't just compete—they thrive. Located in historic DeLand, Florida, between Orlando and Daytona Beach, Stetson offers the perfect blend of competitive athletics, academic excellence, and an unbeatable Central Florida lifestyle. As the oldest private university in the region, Stetson supports approximately 500 student-athletes across 19 NCAA Division I sports. Nicknamed the "Hatters" after the institution's namesake John B. Stetson, a hat manufacturer who originated the modern-day cowboy hat, most Stetson athletic teams compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference, where they proudly hold the longest active membership since 1985. With top-tier facilities, personalized support, and a welcoming campus community, Stetson is where students can grow, compete, and succeed. Learn more at GoHatters.com or follow social media accounts @StetsonHatters.
