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RMU falls to Fairleigh Dickinson in overtime affair

Chris Mueller and Chris Mueller
February 23, 2013

The Robert Morris University women’s basketball team suffered a heartbreaking overtime loss at the hands of Fairleigh Dickinson, 64-62, on Saturday afternoon at the Charles L. Sewall Center. The game marked the team’s senior day, where Jasmine Tate, Anna Gailite and Anna...

DiCiocco takes over as winningest goaltender

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer
February 23, 2013

Saturday’s conference win against Penn State was great for all of the Colonials, but more so for one player in particular. RMU Women’s Hockey senior goaltender Kristen DiCiocco reached a new career milestone. DiCiocco reached 32 wins, surpassing the record of 31 victories...

Colonials defeat Detroit 9-5 with solid, well-rounded outing

Chris Mueller and Chris Mueller
February 23, 2013

The Robert Morris University men’s lacrosse team defeated their non-conference opponent Detroit 9-5 on a foggy Saturday afternoon at Joe Walton Stadium. Although the weather wasn’t pretty, the Colonials won their second straight game to improve to 2-1 on the year with a solid...

Colonials survive scare from Monmouth

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
February 22, 2013

The Monmouth University men’s basketball program have dread playing Robert Morris during the past four seasons. In that span, the Colonials have come out victorious against the Hawks eight consecutive times and, despite a late game Monmouth rally, Thursday’s contest wasn’t...

South’s OT goal lifts RMU over Niagara

Brooke Smith and Brooke Smith
February 17, 2013

The Robert Morris University NCAA men's hockey team capped off "Hockey Weekend Across America" with a thrilling 6-5 overtime win over Atlantic Hockey Association rival, Niagara in front of a crowd of 1,032 at the 84 Lumber Arena. Scoring the game-winning goal for the Colonials...

Men’s lacrosse faces new rules heading into 2013 season

Brooke Smith and Brooke Smith
February 14, 2013

In sports, a new season means new teammates and new things to adjust to, but this year, the Robert Morris University NCAA men’s lacrosse team must also adjust to multiple rule changes made by the NCAA. One of the most significant changes will be the 30 second shot-clock. ...

Three Colonials nominated for Hobey Baker Award

Brooke Smith and Brooke Smith
February 14, 2013

Each year, NCAA men’s hockey teams have the chance to nominate up to three players for the Hobey Baker Award—the award given to the best player in college hockey. For the 2012-2013 season, the nominees for the Colonials are seniors Adam Brace, Zach Hervato, and Eric Levine. When...

Softball senior Grafton steps away from field and onto the court

Chris Mueller and Chris Mueller
February 14, 2013

The RMU women’s basketball team has suffered a series of unfortunate events over the course of the 2012-13 season. Thus far, the team has amounted an unexpected and dismal 4-15 record after suffering serious injuries to a few key players and with their roster uncommonly short...

Passion leads Lewis to pursue dreams

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
February 14, 2013

Everyone has dreams and goals that they want to accomplish in life, yet most of the time, they just get pushed to the back burner, never to be reconsidered again. For Treadwell Lewis however, the desire to make his dreams a reality have enabled him to pursue his passions and...

Colonials upset Saint Francis (Pa) on Ravelli’s career high

Chris Mueller and Chris Mueller
February 11, 2013

The Robert Morris University women’s basketball team shocked conference foe Saint Francis (Pa) on Monday night at the Charles L. Sewall center, defeating the Red Flash, 67-53, on a stellar performance from freshman guard Ashley Ravelli. The two-time Northeastern conference...