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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 12, 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...

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...