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RMU NCAA men’s hockey vs. Niagara preview

Brooke Smith and Brooke Smith
January 26, 2012

  This weekend will start the first of three upcoming home-and-home series that the Robert Morris University NCAA men’s hockey team will have against Atlantic Hockey Association (AHA) opponents.  The January 27 and 28 series will feature the Colonials facing off against the...

Joe Paterno dead at 85

Joe Paterno dead at 85

Andrea Zanaglio, News Editor
January 22, 2012

Following erroneous reports of his death last evening, former Penn State head coach Joe Paterno, nicknamed "Joe Pa," passed away earlier this morning. Paterno, 85, was battling lung cancer. His death comes just months after his firing from Penn State in the wake of a sex scandal. Penn...

False reports that Joe Paterno has died spread across web, social networks

False reports that Joe Paterno has died spread across web, social networks

Andrea Zanaglio, News Editor
January 21, 2012

Following reports earlier this evening that former Penn State head coach Joe Paterno, 85, was in serious condition, CBS Sports' Eye on College Football" blog and "Onward State," a student-run media organization run by Penn State students, reported around 8:45 p.m. that Paterno...

Women’s hockey upsets #5 Mercyhurst

Alyssa Benson and Alyssa Benson
January 21, 2012

After falling to the Mercyhurst Lakers on Friday night, the Robert Morris University women’s hockey team made a stunning comeback to defeat the Lakers Saturday night. This win marks the first time in program history that the Colonials defeated the Lakers. Junior forward,...

Women’s hockey prepares to take on #5 Mercyhurst

Alyssa Benson and Alyssa Benson
January 19, 2012

When the Robert Morris University women’s hockey team begins their 2012 home slate on Friday, January 20 they will be facing a familiar College Hockey America (CHA) foe in Mercyhurst, who is currently ranked 5th in the nation. The Colonials began the new year with a split...

RMU splits series against Holy Cross

Brooke Smith and Brooke Smith
January 15, 2012

  The Robert Morris University NCAA men’s hockey team obtained two out of four possible points during their two-game series against the Holy Cross Crusaders at the RMU Island Sports Center this past weekend.    Friday’s game featured a 4-3 overtime win for the Colonials...

Colonials rebound from tough losses, overcome Sacred Heart 70-67

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
January 15, 2012

  The Robert Morris University men’s basketball team snapped a two game losing streak Saturday night as the Colonials overcame the visiting Sacred Heart Pioneers 70-67 at the Charles L. Sewall Center.   Coron Williams scored 20 points for RMU and Velton Jones contributed...

Quinnipiac edges Robert Morris 78-76

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
January 13, 2012

  The Robert Morris University men’s basketball team was unable to bounce back from its 15-point loss to Central Connecticut State and dropped its second consecutive game, falling to Quinnipiac 78-76 Thursday night at the Charles L. Sewall Center.   James Johnson, a 6-foot...

RMU men’s hockey vs. Holy Cross preview

Brooke Smith and Brooke Smith
January 11, 2012

  After obtaining just one of a possible four points against Atlantic Hockey Association (AHA) opponent, Bentley last weekend, the Robert Morris men’s hockey team will look to take down the Holy Cross Crusaders this weekend at the RMU Island Sports Center.   The Colonials...

Delaney and DiCiocco nominated for Dapper Dan Sportswoman of the Year award

Delaney and DiCiocco nominated for Dapper Dan Sportswoman of the Year award

Alyssa Benson and Alyssa Benson
January 3, 2012

  Two members of the Robert Morris University women’s ice hockey team were nominated for the Dapper Dan Sportswoman of the Year award, which is sponsored by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.   Assistant Captain, Brianna Delaney and goaltender, Kristen DiCiocco were both nominated...