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Central Connecticut ends Colonials’ hope of playoffs

Riley Doyle and Riley Doyle
October 30, 2016

It was senior day for the Robert Morris women's soccer team, and it had a chance at reaching the Northeast Conference tournament for the second time in as many seasons. Though, the team needed a win first. The Colonials' (6-12-0, 4-4-0) hopes of playoffs were lost as they took...

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Football roundup: RMU vs CCSU

Rashad Christian and Rashad Christian
October 30, 2016

The Robert Morris Colonials (2-7, 1-3) were able to notch their second win of the season against the CCSU Blue Devils (1-7, 0-2), winning 19-6 at home. The RMU defense proved why it has been one of strongest parts of the program. Marcelis Branch continued a great season as...

Robert Morris used the stellar play of their seniors Saturday to sweep Mercyhurst at home.

Women’s hockey roundup: RMU vs. Mercyhurst

Ian Kist and Ian Kist
October 30, 2016

October 29, 2016 RMU 2 (6-1-3, CHA 2-0-0), Mercyhurst (1-6-1, CHA 0-2-0): Robert Morris completed their two-game weekend series sweep of Mercyhurst Saturday at the 84 Lumber Arena as they skated off to a narrow one goal win. Mercyhurst scored the games first goal in the opening...

Robert Morris moved to 6-4 in NEC play Saturday after their dominating performance over the Knights.

Volleyball roundup: RMU vs. Fairleigh Dickinson

Ian Kist and Ian Kist
October 30, 2016

October 29, 2016 RMU 3 (12-14, NEC 6-4), Fairleigh Dickinson 0 (3-25, NEC 1-9): The Colonials started their last home stand of the regular season Saturday afternoon when they took on the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at the Charles L. Sewall Center. Robert Morris cruised to...

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Colonials keep conference tournament hopes alive

Collin Wilson and Collin Wilson
October 29, 2016

With its fourth shutout in as many games, the Robert Morris women's soccer team (6-11-0, 4-3-0) remains alive for a Northeastern Conference tournament bid. The win came over Wagner College (3-14-0, 2-5-0) Friday afternoon at the North Athletic Complex by a score of 1-0. Head...

Francis Marotte readies to make save against Mercyhurst

The Marotte show

Cj Bakaj and Cj Bakaj
October 29, 2016

The Colonials powered passed Army West Point in game one of two this weekend, led by freshman goaltender Francis Marotte.Hailing from Longueuil, Quebec, Marotte has been a force for the Colonials. Facing 27 shots from Army, the ones that actually made it to the net, he shrugged...

RMU extends Banaszak through 2017

RMU extends Banaszak through 2017

Zach Laufer and Zach Laufer
October 28, 2016

The Robert Morris football program will continue to be led by head coach John Banaszak, at least through next season. Dr. Craig Coleman, director of athletics, announced today that the university and Banaszak have agreed to extend his contract through the 2017 season. This...

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Q&A: Leah Carlson adjusting to the ice-to-court transition

Logan Carney and Logan Carney
October 27, 2016

It's difficult for any athlete to switch sports, especially at D-1 collegiate level. That is the test that hockey-turned-volleyball player Leah Carlson has for her this year. After three years spent on Robert Morris women's hockey team, Carlson decided to go back to her high...

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Nic Lamica sees football just a little differently than the rest

Collin Wilson and Collin Wilson
October 26, 2016
Nic Lamica is in the midst of his redshirt junior campaign as a Colonial, where he has dealt with role and position changes throughout his collegiate career -- moving between linebacker, tight end and defensive line. However, he has dealt with one steady aspect since his arrival at Robert Morris and long before.
Robert Morris used the stellar play of their seniors Saturday to sweep Mercyhurst at home.

OPINION: We are witnessing the pinnacle of RMU women’s hockey

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
October 25, 2016
After a hot start to the season, the RMU Women's Hockey team is on for one of its best seasons of all time.