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Weekend Round-up: 2/8/19 – 2/10/19

Ryan Giacobbi and Ryan Giacobbi
February 11, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Many Robert Morris teams played on the road over the course of this past weekend, so here is this week’s round-up to catch you up. 2/8/19: Women’s Hockey: RMU - 5; Penn State - 1 RMU women’s hockey (12-11-4, 10-2-1 CHA) gave the Penn State Nittany Lions...

President Howard talks to News Manager Delaney Hassell.

RMU President Christopher Howard named to multiple NCAA committees

John Blinn and Gage Goulding
February 11, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University's President Christopher Howard was recently named to the NCAA Committee on Sports Wagering. "I am grateful for the opportunity to serve on the ad hoc committee on sports wagering," said President Howard in response receiving the title. President...

Photo credit: Samuel Anthony

Women’s basketball stays perfect in pink against Bryant

Luke Yost and Luke Yost
February 10, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — The Robert Morris Colonials (13-8, 10-0 NEC) continued to stay perfect against the Bryant Bulldogs (6-15, 4-5 NEC). It was a historic night for Robert Morris as they became the first team in program history to start 10-0 in conference play as they won 59-56.Robert...

Photo credit: David Auth

Men’s basketball stuggles late as they fall to Central Connecticut

Luke Yost and Luke Yost
February 10, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — The Robert Morris Colonials (13-12, 8-3 NEC) fell to the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (11-4, 5-7 NEC), 77-68.“They did an excellent job exploiting our lack of urgency defensively,” explained head coach Andy Toole. “We couldn't...

Preview: Colonials track and field ready to run at the Spire Division I Indoor Classic

Preview: Colonials track and field ready to run at the Spire Division I Indoor Classic

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
February 9, 2019

GENEVA, Oh. -- After competing for two days at the YSU Mid-Major Championship last weekend, the Robert Morris track and field team heads to the Spire Institute in Geneva, Ohio for the Spire Division I Indoor Classic. At last week’s YSU Mid-Major Championship, the Colonials...

Emotions run high in Moon boy's basketball victory

Emotions run high in Moon boy’s basketball victory

Preston Moore and Preston Moore
February 9, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Moon Tigers (19-1, 11-1) hosted the Montour Spartans (14-8, 7-2) in their last regular season game of the year. The Tigers also celebrated their seniors with their annual senior night and played without one of their star players, Donovan Johnson. The Spartans...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Nadege Pluviose (left) and Nneka Eziebo (right) take a break during the game against Wagner on January 26, 2019 (Samuel Anthony/RMU Sentry Media)

Weekend Preview: Women’s basketball hopes to continue NEC dominance against Bryant and Central Connecticut

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli
February 9, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- After a pair of convincing Northeast Conference victories last week, the Robert Morris women’s basketball team (12-8. 9-0 NEC) is back in action with two more NEC match-ups in the near future. The first of these games will see the Colonials square off with...

PITTSBURGH -- Riverhounds' manager Bob Lilley speaks at the 20th anniversary press conference (Jon Hanna/RMU Sentry Media).

Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC unveils 20th anniversary logo, announces Hall of Fame at preseason press conference

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
February 8, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- At Highmark Stadium on Friday, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC announced their plans for their 20th year of soccer in the Steel City. Plans included a new alternate logo and for the team to establish a Hall of Fame. Kevin Johnston, general manager of the Riverhounds...

Photo credit: David Auth

Season Preview: Men’s lacrosse looks to run away in NEC

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
February 8, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- After a near upset of No. 1 ranked Maryland in last year’s NCAA tournament, the Robert Morris men’s lacrosse team looks to get back in action this season. Here is a quick preview on all of the NEC teams this season. The contenders 1) Robert Morris Colonials Last...

PITTSBURGH -- Maggie Lague (pictured) skates with the puck against RIT on January 25, 2019 (Tim Kelly/RMU Sentry Media)

Preview: Women’s hockey travels to Penn State

Tyler Gallo and Tyler Gallo
February 8, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The RMU women’s hockey team (11-11-4, 9-2-1 CHA) travels to the Pegula Ice Arena in State College to take on Penn State (10-11-5, 4-7-1 CHA) for the first of a two-game set. In the teams’ last series against each other, the Colonials won both games. Recapping...