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Carmody ready to serve in the game against Green Bay on November 14, 2021 Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Local Legacies: Allena Carmody

Hope Beatty
August 9, 2022

For some college athletes, balancing schoolwork and athletics is a huge struggle. Still, for Robert Morris volleyball player Allena Carmody, family support on the court and in the classroom is not far away. The Sewickley native began her volleyball career in seventh grade when...

Santillo is the only three-time NEC Golden Glove winner in the award's history. Photo credit: RMU Athletics

Samantha Santillo Named Softball Assistant Coach

Michael Deemer
July 25, 2022

Former Colonial catcher Samantha Santillo, will join Jexx Varner's staff as an assistant coach. "I'm beyond thrilled to bring Sam back to RMU and add her to our coaching staff," Varner said. "I honestly believe this is a great example of what we are building here and what...

The team celebrates a point in their match against Duquesne on September 4, 2021 Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Volleyball Announces Fall 2022 Schedule

Michael Deemer
July 19, 2022

The 2022 schedule for the Robert Morris volleyball team was announced Tuesday morning. After a coaching change midway through last season, head coach Danny Doherty will enter his first full year at the helm of the Colonials after serving as an assistant. At first glance,...

The team celebrates a goal during a game against Valparaiso on August 29, 2021 Photo credit: Samantha Dutch

Women’s Soccer Announces 2022 Fall Schedule

Michael Deemer
July 14, 2022

The Robert Morris women's soccer team announced its 2022 fall schedule on Thursday afternoon. The team will begin its campaign with an exhibition at Akron on Aug. 13 and start the regular season against VMI on the 18th, starting a stretch of five straight matches at home. The...

Boyle snaps a shot against Syracuse in a game against Syracuse on February 27, 2021 Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

#FormerColonialWatch: Michaela Boyle Signs Professional Contract with Buffalo Beauts

Kevin Plowcha
July 13, 2022

Former Robert Morris women's ice hockey forward Michaela Boyle has signed a professional contract with the Buffalo Beauts out of Amherst, New York. Boyle began her collegiate career at Clarkson University, where she was part of the 2017-18 NCAA championship team. Boyle transferred...

Poulich played 19 games for the Flames scoring five runs the Flames in 2022

Courtney Poulich to transfer to Robert Morris

Michael Deemer
July 2, 2022

Former Liberty freshman Courtney Poulich announced today that she would move closer to home and join the Colonials softball team for the 2023 season. The Greensburg, Pa. native did not play much for the Flames in her freshman year, only having three at-bats and scoring five...

Esther Castedo signs a professional contract with Ensino Lugo. Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

#FormerColonialWatch Esther Castedo Signs Professional Contract with Ensino Lugo

Ethan Morrison, Assistant Sports Editor
July 1, 2022

Last week, former guard Esther Castedo signed a professional contract with Ensino Lugo. Castedo spent four years with the Colonials and showed improvements throughout her time in Moon Township as she averaged 7.1 points per game over the course of her career. Castedo expressed...

Former Robert Morris forward Holly Forbes signed with the South Adelaide Panthers of the NBL1 League in Australia. Photo credit: Nick Hedderick

#FormerColonialWatch: Holly Forbes Makes Professional Debut for South Adelaide in Australia

Ethan Morrison, Assistant Sports Editor
June 28, 2022

Former Robert Morris University forward Holly Forbes made her professional debut for the South Adelaide Panthers of the NBL1 league on June 18 as the Panthers took on the Norwood Flames. In her professional debut, the Panthers fell to the Flames by a final score of 76-56. During...

Brianna Murgi was a four-year starter at Wheeling University before beginning her collegiate coaching career at Westminster College. Photo credit: Wheeling University

Brianna Murgi Named Women’s Soccer Assistant Coach

Ethan Morrison, Assistant Sports Editor
June 21, 2022

The Robert Morris women's soccer team's coaching staff has a new face. Head coach Chris Shaw announced on Monday that Pittsburgh native Brianna Murgi had been an assistant coach for the club for the upcoming 2022 fall season. Murgi spent the past two seasons as an assistant...

Former Robert Morris forwards Brittany Howard & Lexi Templeman ink free-agent deals with the Toronto Six Photo credit: RMU Athletics & Ethan Morrison

#FormerColonialWatch Howard & Templeman Ink Free-Agent Deals With Toronto Six

Ethan Morrison
June 11, 2022

Former Colonial forwards Brittany Howard and Lexi Templeman signed free agent contracts with the Toronto Six of the Premier Hockey Federation for the upcoming 2022-23 season. Howard was one of the most prolific scorers in Robert Morris' history as she ranked second on the...