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The Toole Shed: Why is Robert Morris basketball Pittsburgh's least favorite team?

The Toole Shed: Why is Robert Morris basketball Pittsburgh’s least favorite team?

This week on The Toole Shed, Logan Matt and Luke, recap last week's games, look ahead at this week's matchups and discuss why Robert Morris is the least covered D-1 basketball team in Pittsburgh.

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Can’t stop Koby

Luke Yost and Luke Yost
January 23, 2018
Koby Thomas may be just a freshman, but he's a valuable player for Robert Morris men's Basketball
Breaking down RMU basketball's first conference loss of the season

Breaking down RMU basketball’s first conference loss of the season

Logan Carney and Logan Carney
January 12, 2018

For the first time this season, the Colonials lost to a conference opponent. Saint Francis Red Flash defeated RMU 89-80 in what was a one-sided affair for much of the game. There’s a lot to dissect from this game, despite the Colonials losing. The first thought has to be,...

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The red hot Red Flash down the Colonials

Matt Kurtik and Matt Kurtik
January 12, 2018

The Robert Morris Colonials (10-7, 4-0) battled in-state Northeast Conference (NEC) rival, St. Francis Red Flash (9-6, 3-1), Thursday night at PPG Paints Arena. The Red Flash defeated the Colonials 89-80. Jamaal King led the Red Flash with 27 points and Dachon Burke led the...

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Colonials slay the Dragons to stay flaming hot

Logan Carney and Logan Carney
December 10, 2017

The Colonials took on the Drexel Dragons on Sunday. Koby Thomas and Dachon Burke both tacked on 20-point games as Robert Morris defeated Drexel by a score of 74-60. The Colonials won the tip to start the game and proceeded down the court. The two teams traded shots for the...

Colonial Talk: Strong finish helps Robert Morris defeat Rider

Matt Kurtik and Matt Kurtik
December 7, 2017

Robert Morris men’s basketball notched their fifth win in their home opener Wednesday night against the Rider Broncs at PPG Paints Arena. The Colonials defeated the Broncs 78-75 to bring their overall record to 5-4. Here are a few takeaways from today’s match-up versus...

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RMU slides by Rider in home opener

Luke Yost and Luke Yost
December 7, 2017

Youthful energy and resiliency is the best way to describe the men's basketball team so far this season for Robert Morris. Tonight was no different. Freshman Koby Thomas was the leading scorer tonight for the Colonials with 20 points as RMU handed the Rider Broncs a 78-75 loss. The...

Breaking down Robert Morris basketball's four-game win streak

Breaking down Robert Morris basketball’s four-game win streak

Logan Carney and Logan Carney
December 1, 2017

After starting 0-3 on the year, the Robert Morris men’s basketball team has proceeded to win each of their last four games. This impressive run of success during non-conference play comes for a team that just welcomed 11 new players to the Colonials. Who is to credit to...

Colonials duke it out with the Dukes, defeat Duquesne 66-59

Colonials duke it out with the Dukes, defeat Duquesne 66-59

Logan Carney and Logan Carney
November 20, 2017

The Robert Morris men’s basketball team took on rival Duquesne Dukes on Sunday. Duquesne entered the game with a record of 2-0 on the young season while Robert Morris entered Sunday with a winless record of 0-3. “Well, every game means a lot, but I think it says for itself,”...

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Thomas and McConnell shine as Colonials fall to Ohio State 95-64

Logan Carney and Logan Carney
November 11, 2017

The Robert Morris Men’s basketball team took on The Ohio State Buckeyes on Friday night. It was the Colonials first official game of the 2017-2018 season. For the Colonials, eleven freshman/transfers made their debuts with the team. It was a sour debut for them as the team...