MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa.  –  Despite a strong performance from Jocelyn Jourdan, Robert Morris University fell to Oakland in four sets (16-25, 24-26, 25-21, 20-25) on Saturday afternoon.
 
The Colonials dropped the first two sets, including a tight 26-24 decision in the second frame. They battled back to win the third set 25-21, but the Golden Grizzlies closed out the match with a 25-20 win in the fourth set.
 
Jourdan led the Robert Morris attack with a match-high 21 kills. Layla Todd added 13 kills, while Kaitlyn Brown dished out 39 assists. Jasmine Purakal anchored the defense with 30 digs.
 
RMU falls to 6-9 on the season and 2-2 in Horizon League play. Oakland improves to 2-14 overall and 2-2 in the league.
 
Up next, the Colonials remain at the UPMC Events tomorrow afternoon at 2 p.m. facing Oakland again.
 
 
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