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Women's hockey conference tournament preview

Women’s hockey conference tournament preview

March 2, 2018

It is hard to believe, but the women's hockey season is starting to wrap up. The Colonials of Robert Morris claimed a second straight regular season championship, finishing with a conference record of 14-3-3. Their attention will now turn to the CHA Conference Tournament. Despite...

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Brady Ferguson is key to RMU’s playoff success

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli
March 1, 2018

There is little doubt that Brady Ferguson is one of the best players in all of college hockey. The senior from Carrollton, Texas, has been nominated for the Hobey Baker award for the past two seasons and finished fifth in the NCAA in points as a junior. However, how important...

Brittany Howard named CHA player of the year for second straight season

Brittany Howard named CHA player of the year for second straight season

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
March 1, 2018

Robert Morris women's hockey was recognized for their dominance on the ice this season as senior forward Brittany Howard was named CHA player of the year for the second straight season. The Dapper Dan Sportswoman of the year scored 23 goals and 23 assists for 46 points, making...

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Colonials upset Mountaineers in NEC Quarterfinals

Ian Kist and Ian Kist
February 28, 2018

Number seven-seeded Robert Morris Colonials battled the number two-seeded Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers for the second time in a week in Emmitsburg, Maryland, in the NEC Quarterfinals Wednesday evening as the Northeast Conference Tournament tipped off. The Colonials have...

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Everything you need to know: NEC Quarterfinals

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
February 28, 2018

Despite their rough finish, the Robert Morris Colonials men's basketball team found some postseason magic to upset a Mount St. Mary's team that absolutely dominated RMU in the regular season. The final score of this one sitting at 60-56 in favor of RMU. Why it happened:...

Senior forward Neco Brett

Former RMU soccer star Neco Brett signs with Pittsburgh Riverhounds

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
February 28, 2018

After a tumultuous career through the Portland Timbers organization, former RMU men's soccer midfielder Neco Brett has come home to Pittsburgh. The 25-year old Brett signed with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds of the USL yesterday after being brought to training camp by the team....

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What went wrong with Robert Morris men’s basketball?

Matt Kurtik and Matt Kurtik
February 28, 2018

Before the game against the Wagner Seahawks on Jan. 20, the Colonials (12-8, 6-1) were in first place in the Northeast Conference (NEC) and looked to be on their way to win the regular season title. But since that game in which they lost 62-49 at Wagner, the Colonials have...

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Breaking down the incredible success of Elijah Milne-Price

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
February 28, 2018

Going into her senior season at Robert Morris University, goaltender Elijah Milne-Price was an absolute no-name player to the casual RMU women's hockey fan. EJ, as she is called by most who know her, had played in just four total games in her career as a Colonial. She had made...

Kirsten Welsh is more than a typical defenseman

Kirsten Welsh is more than a typical defenseman

Ian Kist and Ian Kist
February 27, 2018

Before looking at her position, one may think she is a forward or center for the RMU women's hockey team but actually, she is a defenseman. Junior Kirsten Welsh is listed as a defenseman for the Colonials but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t find the back of the net and...

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Dachon Burke: An in-depth look at RMU basketball’s most valuable player

Logan Carney and Logan Carney
February 27, 2018

Despite Robert Morris’s struggles this season, there has been a consistent presence in the lineup in the form of sophomore Dachon Burke. After being a bench player for almost all of last season, Burke has come alive this season. Dachon has averaged 17.7 points a game, with...