Skip to Main Content
The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

Volleyball gets season started

Brooke Smith and Brooke Smith
August 27, 2012

The Robert Morris University volleyball teams schedule is already in full swing after competing in the Villanova classic. According to head coach, Dale Starr, with two new additions to the roster, the Colonials are working on continuity. “There are a lot of returning...

RMU men’s soccer team looks to upset many

Jarrod Blumer and Jarrod Blumer
August 27, 2012

While the NEC’s men’s soccer preseason rankings are viewed nationwide and are valued by some teams, the RMU men’s soccer team feels that the rankings do not exactly hold all that much merit.  The team enters the 2012-2013 season ranked 10th in the NEC out of 11 teams and...

Student-Athlete of the week returns

Jonathan Fisher and Jonathan Fisher
August 27, 2012

In conjunction with the Robert Morris University Athletics, department, the RMU Sentry will be producing a weekly piece on a student-athlete of the week. There will be one female and male athlete chosen each week. Past winners of the award include former softball first basemen/catcher,...

2012 Graduate, Jenn Schulze, completes JFK 50 Mile Challenge

Brooke Smith, Sports Editor
May 27, 2012

In just under 18 hours, women’s lacrosse, and now RMU Alum, Jenn Schulze completed the JFK 50 Mile Challenge in Sneem, Ireland.  She completed the challenge with absolutely no training at all, while others in the walk had trained for months. “I actually didn’t even...

NCAA men’s hockey team gives back to the local hockey community

Brooke Smith and Brooke Smith
April 23, 2012

A lot of people consider hockey players to be egotistical and rude. However, members of the Robert Morris University men’s hockey team are proof that this stereotype is incorrect. Throughout the year, the team participates in various youth hockey camps at the RMU Island Sports...

Sleith fitting right in with RMU softball

Alyssa Benson and Alyssa Benson
April 23, 2012

Just last year Nicole Sleith, freshman pitcher on the Robert Morris University softball team, was leading Yough to a WPIAL Class AAA championship and winning Player of the Year accolades. This year, she has fit like a glove in the Colonials lineup. Coming into the 2012 season,...

Colonials aim to build off of successful season

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
April 23, 2012

At the beginning of the 2011-2012 college basketball season, Robert Morris head coach Andy Toole set a goal for his team to capture the Northeast Conference title and advance to the NCAA tournament. Although the Colonials were unable to do so, the club did tie numerous program...

RMU D3 hockey makes nationals again

Troy Kallenborn and Troy Kallenborn
April 11, 2012

There are several components that make up great hockey teams.  It all starts with talented players and an experienced coaching staff. When that team brings the determination and will to win into the mix game-in and game-out they will be consistent.  That is exactly what...

Men’s hockey seniors leave their mark on the record books

Brooke Smith and Brooke Smith
March 23, 2012

With their Game One win against American International College, the RMU NCAA men’s hockey team class of 2012 became the winningest class in program history. “It feels awesome, it’s starting to sink in now that the season is over,” said senior captain, Trevor Lewis....

Women’s hockey finishes season with CHA title

Alyssa Benson and Alyssa Benson
March 23, 2012

After finishing the 2010-2011 season, the Robert Morris University women’s hockey team found themselves in last place in College Hockey America (CHA) while holding a 6-21-7 overall record and a 2-9-5 conference record. Following the season former head coach, Nate Handrahan,...