COROAPOLIS, Pa. (Interstat) — Robert Morris defeated Detroit 60-52 in a nonconference women’s basketball game Tuesday at the Charles L. Sewall Center.

The Colonials (8-2) never trailed after the first quarter, building a 26-16 halftime lead. The Titans (3-6) cut the deficit to four points in the third quarter but could not complete the comeback. Robert Morris’s Myriam Traore scored 13 points and blocked four shots. Makayla Jackson led Detroit with 12 points.

Robert Morris shot 44% from the field and made 12 of 15 free throws. Detroit was held to 31% shooting. The Colonials had eight blocks and forced 17 turnovers. Attendance was 357.