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Colonials pioneer their way to victory over Sacred Heart

Colonials pioneer their way to victory over Sacred Heart

Ian Kist and Ian Kist
January 27, 2018

The Colonials improved to 7-2 in the Northeast Conference and 13-9 overall after their 64-56 triumph of the Sacred Heart Pioneers (2-7 NEC, 7-13 overall) Friday evening at PPG Paints Arena. The win was RMU’s second over the Pioneers in eight days. Unlike the first meeting...

Photo credit: Morgan Torchia

Welsh dominates but Howard-less Colonials tie the Nittany Lions

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
January 26, 2018

A strong showing from Kirsten Welsh and the Robert Morris defense wasn't enough to stave off the Nittany Lions of Penn State in a 2-2 tie.Despite missing star forward Brittany Howard with an upper-body injury, it appeared the Robert Morris Colonials didn't miss a beat as the...

Photo credit: Katey Ladika

Men’s lacrosse preview: Establishing a foundation for success

Ryan Giacobbi and Ryan Giacobbi
January 26, 2018

After completing a 9-7 season in 2017, the Robert Morris University men’s lacrosse team is expected to come back and compete for a winning record yet again. “We return a lot from last year. We only had 2 graduating seniors,” said head lacrosse coach Drew McMinn. “So...

Photo credit: Tori Flick

Carney’s Corner: Why is RMU basketball the odd man out in Pittsburgh?

Logan Carney and Logan Carney
January 25, 2018

After beating Duquesne, Dachon Burke said something that has lingered with me ever since. “Well, every game means a lot, but I think it says for itself,” said Burke. “You have Pitt, Duquesne and Robert Morris. I think sometimes we’re overshadowed because they’re...

Holder and Cooper join football staff

Holder and Cooper join football staff

Luke Yost and Luke Yost
January 24, 2018
The faces on the sideline may be new to the players but not to Coach Clark
Photo credit: Samuel Anthony

Can’t stop Koby

Luke Yost and Luke Yost
January 23, 2018
Koby Thomas may be just a freshman, but he's a valuable player for Robert Morris men's Basketball
How the U.S. government shut down affects RMU men's hockey

How the U.S. government shut down affects RMU men’s hockey

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
January 21, 2018

This past Friday night, the United States Senate failed to pass a funding bill, and as a result the federal government is currently in the midst of a complete shutdown. As a result, The United States Air Force Academy has postponed all of their athletics games both home and away...

RMU grinds out win with Tonge overtime winner

RMU grinds out win with Tonge overtime winner

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
January 19, 2018

Aided by some late in-period goals and an overtime slapshot by Alex Tonge, The Robert Morris Colonials edged past the Falcons of Bentley 3-2 in overtime. On the first shot in the first offensive possession not even a minute into overtime, Alex Tonge sent a rocket past Bentley...

Megan Smith celebrates with teammates after draining game-winning shot against Saint Francis. Moon Township, PA. Saturday January 13, 2017 (RMU Sentry Media/Morgan Torchia)

Megan Smith wins it at the buzzer in key NEC battle

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
January 13, 2018

Fans inside the North Athletic Complex held their collective breaths as Robert Morris forward Megan Smith sent up a three-point shot down two points as the final seconds ticked off the clock. And as the ball and the net made the sweetest sound in basketball, hysteria broke out...

Breaking down RMU basketball's first conference loss of the season

Breaking down RMU basketball’s first conference loss of the season

Logan Carney and Logan Carney
January 12, 2018

For the first time this season, the Colonials lost to a conference opponent. Saint Francis Red Flash defeated RMU 89-80 in what was a one-sided affair for much of the game. There’s a lot to dissect from this game, despite the Colonials losing. The first thought has to be,...