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DJ Russell entering transfer portal

DJ Russell entering transfer portal

Nick Hedderick, Sports Editor
December 6, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris men's basketball team (2-8) is no stranger to players transferring out of the program. Notable players such as Koby Thomas and Chris Coalmon, for example, transferred over the summer. Now, DJ Russell has entered the NCAA transfer portal just...

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Men’s basketball travels to Youngstown State

Austin Bechtold, Contributor
December 4, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris men’s basketball team (2-7) looks to bounce back Wednesday night after a tough loss on the road at Cleveland State (4-4) on Saturday afternoon. RMU travels to Youngstown State (4-4) in the hopes of bouncing back against another Ohio team. Previewing...

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Men’s basketball rides a pair of double-doubles to storm past Geneva

Luke Yost, Contributor
November 28, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris University Colonials men's basketball team (2-6) rolled past the Geneva College Golden Tornadoes (2-4), 102-62. The Colonials took advantage of Geneva’s turnover issues down the stretch. The Colonials took an early lead, but they couldn’t...

Toole Shed: Season four now underway

Toole Shed: Season four now underway

Logan Carney
November 23, 2019

  In the first episode of the fourth season of the Toole Shed, longtime host Logan Carney introduces his new co-host and they duo talk about men's basketball's season thus far.

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McGowens spoils inaugural men’s basketball game at UPMC Events Center

Logan Carney, Digital Content Director
November 12, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Just like the Robert Morris women's team did for Pitt back in 2002, the University of Pittsburgh's men's basketball team (2-1, 1-0 ACC) traveled to Robert Morris to play the first-ever basketball game at the Colonials' (0-3) new arena. "I think that, in general,"...

PHILADELPHIA - Josh Williams drives to the hoop against Drexel on 12/01/18. (Photo Credit: David Auth/RMU Sentry Media) Photo credit: David Auth

Men’s Basketball Season Preview: Toole enters his tenth season as head coach

Logan Carney, Digital Content Director
November 6, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The 10th season of the Andy Toole Era for Robert Morris men's basketball starts this Thursday with the Colonials traveling 278.8 miles to take on Marshall University. Coach Toole enters his tenth season with the second-best winning percentage among current NEC...

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What’s the cost of postseason basketball?

Gage Goulding, News Editor
March 26, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - For schools that miss out on the NCAA tournament, officials turn to smaller tournaments in order to get their moment in the spotlight. After the Colonials failed to post a season-long record that qualified the team for selection to the NCAA tournament, university...

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Carney’s Corner: Robert Morris and Duquesne not playing is a disservice to Pittsburgh

Logan Carney and Logan Carney
September 18, 2018

Recently, the Robert Morris men's basketball team released their schedule for the 2018-2019 season. When looking at the schedule, the first thought that came to my mind was, "Where is Duquesne?" Now, there are three Division I college programs within 30 minutes of the city...

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Men’s basketball mid-conference season grades: Are the Colonials the real deal?

Matt Kurtik and Matt Kurtik
January 29, 2018

The Robert Morris men’s basketball team this year has been good. Unfortunately, they have not been great. The overall grade I give our team this year: B Here’s why: Following a loss to Wagner on Sunday afternoon, the Colonials (13-10, 7-3) find themselves in second place...

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Carney’s Corner: Why is RMU basketball the odd man out in Pittsburgh?

Logan Carney and Logan Carney
January 25, 2018

After beating Duquesne, Dachon Burke said something that has lingered with me ever since. “Well, every game means a lot, but I think it says for itself,” said Burke. “You have Pitt, Duquesne and Robert Morris. I think sometimes we’re overshadowed because they’re...