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Robert Morris, Long Island play to 1-1 draw

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
September 21, 2012

The Robert Morris University women’s soccer club was unable to secure its first victory of the 2012 campaign as the Colonials and Long Island University Blackbirds battled to a 1-1 tie Friday afternoon at the North Athletic Complex. The Colonials, who had 10 shots on Long...

Track and field takes home female student-athlete award

Jon Fisher and Jon Fisher
September 20, 2012

Coming off of her personal best in the five kilometer course, sophomore Marissa Polk earned herself the Robert Morris Student-Athlete of the Week award with her performance at the Buffalo Stampede last weekend in her 2012 debut. Her award now puts her reigning total to three...

Bryne-Houser earns male student-athlete of the week award

Justin Criado and Justin Criado
September 20, 2012

With a strong performance at last weekend’s Buffalo Stampede junior cross country runner Mac Byrne-Houser earned Male Student-Athlete of the Week honors. Byrne-Houser finished the eight-kilometer race in 25:29.2, which is No. 1 in program history. He credits his record breaking...

Friedmann and Wilson attend NHL rookie camps

Brooke Smith and Brooke Smith
September 17, 2012

Every year, National Hockey Leauge (NHL) teams hold a rookie/development camp with various players across the world in attendance. Each year since 2007, the NCAA men’s hockey team has had at least one representative at a camp, with this year being no different. This summer,...

Road warriors: Colonials adjust to life away from campus

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
September 17, 2012

Life on the road is nothing new to the Robert Morris university women’s soccer team. During their first 10 matches of the 2012 season, seven of which were away, the Colonials traveled nearly 2,400 miles to compete in contests in New York, Colorado, and everywhere in between. This...

Former standout Myles Russ returns to RMU football

Chris Mueller and Chris Mueller
September 17, 2012

The all-time leading rusher in Robert Morris history and one of the most decorated football players in the programs’ history, Myles Russ, has returned to the team this year as a Graduate Assistant to help coach the team’s running backs. Racking up over 4,200 yards rushing...

Women’s rowing takes to the water again

Erica Sablofski and Erica Sablofski
September 17, 2012

The women’s rowing team at Robert Morris University has begun their latest season with 15 to 20 novice rowers and 26 varsity members. “I’m so excited to coach these women this year. Each brings great enthusiasm and athleticism to this team,” declared head coach Midge...

Lindsey Monger takes student-athlete award

Jon Fisher and Jon Fisher
September 13, 2012

From the turf of Joe Walton stadium to the hardwood of the Sewall Center, Lindsey Monger, senior-outside hitter, took home the Female Student-Athlete of the Week honor. With 20 kills and 22 digs in the five-set thriller against West Virginia this past Tuesday, it was clear...

Bolaji earns male student-athlete of the week honors again

Justin Criado and Justin Criado
September 13, 2012

For the second time in three weeks, senior goalie Toba Bolaji earned Male Student-Athlete of the Week honors. The Colonials earned their first victory of the season last weekend with a 1-0 decision over Wright State. “The win was great. It felt so nice to be on the right...

RMU falls to Albany in NEC conference opener

Chris Mueller and Chris Mueller
September 8, 2012

It was a grey and dreary afternoon at Joe Walton Stadium for both the RMU football program and its fans as the Colonials dropped their second consecutive contest of the 2012 campaign with a 35-10 loss to the University of Albany. RMU got on the board early with a field goal...