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Dana Vatakis gets ready to deliver a pitch against Detroit Mercy. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Dana Vatakis named Horizon League Pitcher of the Week

Samuel Goldberg
March 29, 2022

Robert Morris senior pitcher Dana Vatakis has been named Horizon League Pitcher of the Week after helping the Colonials improve to 5-0 in Horizon League play. She notched a complete game against the UIC Flames this past weekend, going the distance for the third time this year....

Liner to Left: No Rain

Liner to Left: No Rain

Tyler Gallo and Colby Sherwin
March 29, 2022

On this episode of Liner to Left, Tyler and Colby discuss the team's road swing over the past month, their hot start to Horizon League play and the emergence of a few players on their roster.

Taylor Rhinehart jacks a three-run homer in the first inning of the second game against Akron. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Robert Morris swept by Akron in home-opener doubleheader

Kevin Plowcha
March 22, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP– Robert Morris (14-9, 3-0 Horizon) looked to extend their three-game winning streak as they took on the Akron Zips (6-18, 1-2 MAC) Tuesday afternoon at the North Athletic Complex. GAME 1: Zips 7, Colonials 2 W: Lexie Petrof 3.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 4K L: Madison DeVault...

Taylor Rhinehart steps up to the plate against Akron. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Taylor Rhinehart named Horizon League Player of the Week

Samuel Goldberg
March 22, 2022

On Tuesday, Robert Morris softball graduate student Taylor Rhinehart was selected as Horizon League Player of the Week. Rhinehart earned the honor after batting a whopping .615 with five extra-base hits and drove in four runs this week. She helped the Colonials go 3-0 in...

RMU Softball huddles before their game against UIC. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Robert Morris softball’s first Horizon League series postponed

Aiden Dine
March 14, 2022

Robert Morris softball's three-game series against the Green Bay Phoenix scheduled for March 15-16 has been postponed due to the field conditions at the RMU's North Athletic Complex. https://twitter.com/RMUSoftball/status/1503430769821245446?s=20&t=UaGQOzl8heyt9HhklQdjPg The...

Liner to Left: In Bloom

Liner to Left: In Bloom

Tyler Gallo and Colby Sherwin
March 3, 2022

On this episode of Liner to Left, Tyler and Colby discuss RMU softball's trip out west, the players who are shining so far, and the team's outlook for conference play.

Jexx Varner celebrates a base hit against Cleveland State. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Inside the Dugout: Jexx Varner

Tyler Gallo
February 27, 2022

Robert Morris softball is off to its hottest start in program history, cruising through their Carolina invitationals with a 9-1 record, and head coach Jexx Varner has watched his team roll in the early portion of their season. After a season where the team finished with a 25-19...

Liner to Left: Jexx Varner

Liner to Left: Jexx Varner

Tyler Gallo
February 24, 2022

Tyler Gallo is joined by RMU Softball head coach Jexx Varner to discuss softball's best start in program history and their upcoming trip to the Pacific Northwest.  

Charlotte Grover gets set to throw to first base. Photo credit: Ally Yovetich

Charlotte Grover named Horizon League Softball Player of the Week

Ethan Morrison
February 22, 2022

Robert Morris is off to their best start in program history, posting a 9-1 overall record. The team keeps bringing in the hardware as, after a 5-0 weekend at the Winthrop Invitational, Charlotte Grover was named Horizon League Softball Player of the Week. Over the weekend, Grover...

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POLL: RMU Athletics Performance of the Week: February 7

February 15, 2022

Five RMU Athletics teams were in action during the week. We want you to decide who had the best performance on the schedule!