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Colonials pursue perfect defensive formula

Colonials pursue perfect defensive formula

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
December 9, 2013

The last time the Robert Morris men’s basketball program implemented a zone defense into its game plan for the majority of a contest, Andy Toole was an assistant at Lafayette and Mark Schmidt was at the helm of the Colonials. Fast forward six years. Amid a five game losing...

The Colonials started the season 1-0 after their 3-2 defeat of Providence Saturday.

Colontino nets 50th victory as Lady Colonials defeat RIT

Parks Beson and Parks Beson
December 7, 2013

The RMU women’s hockey team took on the RIT Tigers for the completion of a two-game series and the Colonials put their impressive 15-3-1 record as well as their outstanding eight game winning streak on the line as coach Paul Colontino searched for his 50th win. The head...

Colonials suffer fifth setback in a row

Colonials suffer fifth setback in a row

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
December 7, 2013

It was a tale of two halves for the Robert Morris men’s basketball team. Attempting to snap a four game losing streak, the Colonials fired on all cylinders in the first half, shooting 73.9% from the floor. However during the final 20 minutes of play, even though RMU (3-7)...

RMU couldn't pick up their tenth win losing to the Lakers 4-1 Friday evening on the road.

Colonials’ power play effort tames Tigers

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer
December 7, 2013

The RMU women’s hockey team took home its first win of the weekend against RIT Friday evening and now has tied the program win streak record with eight consecutive victories. In a 2-1 game, the Colonials owed both of their goals to power play opportunities. The first was...

Joe Walton: The end of an era

Joe Walton: The end of an era

Chris Mueller and Chris Mueller
December 6, 2013

Joe Walton means everything to the Robert Morris football program, while the Robert Morris football program means everything to Joe Walton. The program’s founder, leader and only head coach for over twenty years is set to retire at the end of the 2013 season. As Walton hangs...

Robert Morris disbands seven Division I programs

Robert Morris disbands seven Division I programs

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
December 3, 2013

For a relatively small institution, Robert Morris University sponsored more Division I athletic programs (23), than Pitt and West Virginia, who are members of the Atlantic Coast Conference and Big 12 respectively. However, RMU Athletic Director Craig Coleman, M.D. announced...

Women’s golf team optimistic about upcoming campaign

Women’s golf team optimistic about upcoming campaign

Anthony DeSimone and Anthony DeSimone
December 2, 2013

Members of the Robert Morris women’s golf team agreed that the 2013 season was a positive year with decent finishes, but the club is optimistic and excited about next year. The Colonials had strong finishes and good performances this season, including an 11th place finish...

Kushneriuk krushes cancer and keeps dream alive

Kushneriuk krushes cancer and keeps dream alive

Brooke Smith and Brooke Smith
December 1, 2013

Since being diagnosed with Stage 4 testicular cancer on June 19, 2012, former Robert Morris University NCAA men’s hockey captain Chris Kushneriuk has been through a whirlwind of emotions. After being cleared to play hockey on July 20, 2013, Kushneriuk knew he wanted to be...

All-NEC selections bring much debate on Twitter

All-NEC selections bring much debate on Twitter

Chris Mueller and Chris Mueller
November 27, 2013

The Northeast Conference announced their yearly award winners and all-conference selections via the NEC twitter account on November 27. The distinguishable awards, produced by a coach’s vote, have brought much controversy and debate around the conference. The majority...

Cleveland State conquers Colonials in Keightley Classic

Cleveland State conquers Colonials in Keightley Classic

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
November 23, 2013

For the second straight game, the Robert Morris men's basketball program began a contest firing on all offensive cylinders. But unlike its matchup against Texas Arlington on November 21 in which the Colonials netted the first 14 points, RMU, who began the game on an 11-2 run,...