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Colonials claim NEC title

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
February 27, 2017

The Robert Morris University Colonials secured their first conference championship since the 2013-14 season in their 62-48 victory of the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights on Monday night. Robert Morris started this game off in a way which has become a trend this season, fast and...

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Colonials win first ever collegiate hockey game at Heinz Field

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
February 26, 2017

In the aftermath of the Pittsburgh Penguins Stadium Series matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers, the Robert Morris Colonials took to the ice at Heinz Field and downed the Purple Hawks of Niagara 5-1 to claim the 4th seed in the Atlantic Hockey Playoffs. For a team which...

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Women’s lacrosse roundup: RMU vs. Yale

Ian Kist and Ian Kist
February 26, 2017

Yale 15 (2-1), RMU 4 (3-2): Robert Morris was held to four goals Sunday in its loss to the Yale Bulldogs. Yale quickly took a 3-0 lead to open the game before RMU's Katie Breeze found the back of the net. The Bulldogs went on to score four more goals in the first half, taking...

Softball roundup: Charlotte Green and White Invitational day three

Softball roundup: Charlotte Green and White Invitational day three

Ian Kist and Ian Kist
February 26, 2017

RMU 11 (3-11), Fairfield 10 (0-5): The Colonials took down Fairfield for the second time of the weekend in a high scoring affair on the final day of the tournament in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Colonials were down 10-8 heading into the final frame, but the Colonials received...

Men’s hockey roundup: RMU vs Niagara

Ian Kist and Ian Kist
February 26, 2017

RMU 6 (18-11-4, AHC 14-10-3), Niagara 2 (3-27-3, AHC 3-22-2): RMU took down the Purple Eagles of Niagara Saturday night, kicking off its final weekend series of the regular season. RMU held a 2-1 lead at the first intermission after goals by juniors Timmy Moore and Brady Ferguson...

Women’s hockey roundup: RMU vs. Lindenwood

Ian Kist and Ian Kist
February 26, 2017

RMU 3 (22-4-6, CHA 15-3-2), Lindenwood 0 (3-16-1): Robert Morris wrapped up the season shutting out the Lindenwood Lions on Saturday afternoon. Senior netminder Jessica Dodds earned the win in her final regular season game with a 35-save performance. Senior Rikki Meilleur scored...

Softball roundups: Charlotte Green and White Invitational day two

Ian Kist and Ian Kist
February 26, 2017

Game One:La Salle 7 (3-0), RMU 5 (2-10): The Colonials scored 4 runs in the bottom of the seventh inning but came up short in their first game Saturday against La Salle. The seventh inning attempted comeback for RMU featured an Abrielle MCartney home run, who led the Colonials...

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RMU wins big in clash against Titans

Andrew Carrera and Andrew Carrera
February 26, 2017

The Robert Morris University men’s lacrosse team is now on a three-game winning streak after defeating the University of Detroit-Mercy Titans, 15-6, on Saturday afternoon. RMU (3-1) was fueled by hat-tricks from both sophomore attacker Matt Schmidt and freshman attacker...

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Men’s basketball wins behind career night from Still

Rashad Christian and Rashad Christian
February 26, 2017

The last game of the Colonials' regular season held a lot of weight. A win would propel them up the Northeast Conference standings, and a loss would keep them in the same lower-tier spot. Also, the careers of the class of 2017 were celebrated during senior night. Finally,...

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Colonials pioneer crucial conference victory over Sacred Heart

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
February 25, 2017

Right from the first possession, one could feel the intensity and the importance of this match-up. The two best teams in the NEC duking it out for the right to home-court advantage throughout the NEC tournament. The crowd was electric every hit three and blocked shot. The...