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Men’s lacrosse falls to Bellarmine in season opener

Patrick Ryan and Patrick Ryan
February 11, 2013

Last season, the Robert Morris University men’s lacrosse team triumphed over the Bellarmine Knights, 9-8, to kick off the 2012 campaign. In this year's contest however, the score was the same, but the result was different. The Knights emerged victorious Saturday afternoon...

Colonials narrowly knock off Wagner

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
February 10, 2013

It was a tale of two halves for the Robert Morris men's basketball program's contest against the Wagner Seahawks. During the first 20 minutes of play, the Colonials jumped out to an early 18-4 advantage, and led by as many as 21 points late in the period, but a surging Seahawks...

Colonials soar past Wagner on monster performance from Spanou

Chris Mueller and Chris Mueller
February 9, 2013

The Robert Morris University women’s basketball team captured their fifth Northeast conference victory of the season as they handled the Wagner Seahawks 57-39 on Saturday at the Charles L. Sewall Center. The victory caps off the team’s third win in the last four games, improving...

Male Student Athlete of the Week: Adam Brace

Bailey Neale and Bailey Neale
February 8, 2013

Men’s hockey senior forward Adam Brace surpassed 100 career points with a four point game in the Colonials 7-4 victory over Sacred Heart on Saturday, Feb. 1. Brace, a nominee for the Hobey Baker award, fueled the Colonials victory by recording a goal and three assists. This...

Female Student Athlete of the Week: Ashley Ravelli

Bailey Neale and Bailey Neale
February 8, 2013

Women’s basketball freshman Ashley Ravelli helped the Colonials split a two game road trip in Brooklyn, New York. The Colonials defeated Long Island University, 61-59, but fell in double overtime to St. Francis (N.Y.), 67-63. “I think we played hard, pretty well, too....

Jones, Colonials rout Saint Francis, 60-48

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
February 6, 2013

Four days after Velton Jones sunk a floating jump shot to lift the Robert Morris men’s basketball team to victory over Long Island, another Jones propelled the Colonials to victory, only this time, it was his counterpart, Lucky. RMU forward Lucky Jones shot 3-3 from the...

Male Student Athlete of the Week: Lucky Jones

Bailey Neale and Bailey Neale
January 28, 2013

This week’s male student athlete of the week is Lucky Jones who was chosen for his excellent performances as the RMU's men's basketball team extended its winning streak to six games by knocking off both Sacred Heart and Quinnipiac. Jones was part of a solid team effort to...

Female Student Athlete of the Week: Bethany Ledford

Bailey Neale and Bailey Neale
January 28, 2013

Last weekend, sophomore Bethany Ledford led the Robert Morris Colonials indoor track team as they competed at the Gene Edmonds Cup at Purdue University. Ledford tied an indoor school record by reaching a height of 3.55 meters. “It was great. There was awesome competition...

Colonials knock off Mount St. Mary’s, 76-68, extend winning streak to six games

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
January 27, 2013

Throughout the duration of the 2012-13 season, streaks have defined the Robert Morris University men’s basketball program. Whether it was their three game Northeast Conference skid in late December or their current unbeaten streak, the wins and losses have come in bunches for...

Update from Chris Kushneriuk

Brooke Smith and Brooke Smith
January 25, 2013

On Monday, January 21, Robert Morris University NCAA men’s hockey head coach, Derek Schooley, tweeted a much-anticipated update on former captain, Chris Kushneriuk. “Very excited for ‪@StoneColdKush who received good news today. Hopefully this is the news that starts...