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The Colonials picked up their third win of the season Friday defeating Grand Canyon in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Women’s soccer ready to bounce back from tough 2012 campaign

Jarod Johnson and Jarod Johnson
August 22, 2013

After suffering a dismal season last year, the Robert Morris women’s soccer team is poised to get back on the winning track under longtime head coach John Kowalski. Now that the injury plagued 2012 season is in the past, Kowalski is expecting big things from this year’s...

RMU reaches radio deal with 970 AM ESPN

RMU reaches radio deal with 970 AM ESPN

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
July 25, 2013

Robert Morris University and Clear Channel Communications have reached an agreement to broadcast all football, men's hockey, and men's basketball games on 970 AM ESPN beginning this fall, and lasting through the 2015-16 academic year, the athletic department announced Thursday. “We...

Tickets for 20th season of RMU football currently on sale

Tickets for 20th season of RMU football currently on sale

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
July 11, 2013

During his tenure with the Robert Morris University football team, former NFL head coach Joe Walton has guided the Colonials to six Northeast Conference championships, one NCAA playoff berth, and has been named the NEC coach of the year four times. Despite the fact that 2013...

RMU alum selected for Sochi 2014 Olympics

RMU alum selected for Sochi 2014 Olympics

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer
June 25, 2013

On June 23, 2013, Robert Morris women’s hockey alum and current assistant coach Brianne McLaughlin sent out this happy tweet: "Happy #OlympicDay everyone!  Celebrating with the last game of @Olympics tryouts in lake placid.  What a cool thing to be a part of :) #usa." Not...

Toole, RMU announce three year contract extension

Toole, RMU announce three year contract extension

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
May 3, 2013

After eliminating the Kentucky Wildcats from the National Invitation Tournament on March 19, Robert Morris men’s basketball coach Andy Toole’s stock soared, and it seemed like only a matter of time until he moved on to bigger and better endeavors. But the 32-year-old  skipper...

Zimmerman named honorary member of men’s hockey team

Zimmerman named honorary member of men’s hockey team

Brooke Smith and Brooke Smith
May 3, 2013

One year ago, Sam Zimmerman was just your typical nine-year-old boy, but today, he is a survivor. Zimmerman suffered from what was a sinus infection that went undiagnosed by doctors. “They said it was a virus and sent him home and said to bring him back in two days if he...

Former RMU guard Williams transfers to Wake Forest

Former RMU guard Williams transfers to Wake Forest

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
May 2, 2013

During his three full seasons with the Robert Morris basketball program, Coron Williams was an accurate three point shooter, draining nearly 43% of his shots taken from beyond the arc, but next season, the redshirt junior won’t be taking the court for RMU. Williams announced...

RMU defeats Mount St. Mary’s, 12-11

RMU defeats Mount St. Mary’s, 12-11

Chris Mueller and Chris Mueller
April 14, 2013

In a back and forth Sunday afternoon affair, host Robert Morris held on to defeat Northeast Conference foe Mount St. Mary’s, 12-11, in a dramatic, fast-paced game. With the win, RMU improves to 6-5 on the year and knocked the Mount out of NEC playoff contention, a year after...

RMU’s investigation of Rice provides negative results

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
April 9, 2013

For nearly three seasons, Mike Rice was a staple of Robert Morris men’s basketball, and during that time, there were no reported incidents that the abusive behavior Rice committed at Rutgers ever occurred at RMU, the athletic department said. An investigation spearheaded...

Former RMU head coach Rice relieved of Rutgers position

Former RMU head coach Rice relieved of Rutgers position

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
April 4, 2013

Mike Rice was known for his intense coaching style during his three year tenure at Robert Morris, but no one recalls the former Rutgers head coach displaying abusive behavior toward his players during his time at RMU. Rice, who led the Colonials to back-to-back NCAA Tournaments,...