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RMU wins OT thriller

Andrew Carrera and Andrew Carrera
March 25, 2017

The Robert Morris University men’s lacrosse team is now 2-0 in Northeastern Conference (NEC) play after an 11-10 overtime time win Saturday against Mount St. Mary’s University at Joe Walton Stadium. With 3:13 left in overtime, freshman attacker Ryan Smith delivered...

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Colonials season ends in South Bend

Ian Kist and Ian Kist
March 17, 2017

The Robert Morris Colonials saw their season come to an end falling 79-49 to the number one seeded Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Robert Morris and Notre Dame took to the Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center on the Irish's home court. Notre Dame jumped out to a 10-0 lead early,...

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The long journey of Robert Morris women’s basketball

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
March 15, 2017

The student section roared with excitement during the final game in the history of the Charles L. Sewall Center, as the ecstatic crowd came storming onto the court as the Robert Morris University women's basketball team punched their ticket to the NCAA tournament by claiming...

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Colonials and Irish set for St. Patrick’s Day battle

Ian Kist and Ian Kist
March 15, 2017

Robert Morris (22-10) is set to battle the number one ranked team in the Lexington Bracket, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (30-3) in South Bend, Ind. this Friday, March 17, 2017, in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Women’s Tournament. The NEC champions, the Colonials...

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Championship trophy stays in Moon

Ian Kist and Ian Kist
March 12, 2017

Robert Morris punched its ticket Sunday to the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year and the third time in the past four seasons, sending the Bryant Bulldogs to the doghouse with a 65-52 win. Not only did the Colonials win the conference tournament championship, they...

RMU squeaked out a two-goal win over High Point on the road.

Men’s lacrosse roundup: RMU vs. High Point

Ian Kist and Ian Kist
March 5, 2017

RMU 9 (4-1), High Point 7 (2-4): The Colonials took down High Point Sunday afternoon in High Point, N.C. improving to 4-1 on the season. Tied 1-1 at 7:46 of the opening quarter, RMU went on a four-goal run until 12:58 of the second quarter taking a 5-1 lead. High Point answered...

Men's basketball roundup: NEC semifinals

Men’s basketball roundup: NEC semifinals

Ian Kist and Ian Kist
March 4, 2017

Mount St. Mary's 75 (18-15), RMU 66 (14-19): The Colonials' season came to an end Saturday afternoon, as Mount St. Mary's squeaked out a nine-point victory in a close game throughout. After grabbing a 45-44 lead at 13:37 of the second half, The Mount held on to the lead until...

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Men’s basketball conference tournament preview: Road to the NEC title

This season for the men’s basketball team has been a rocky one, to say the least. The 2016-17 campaign started the worst way it could with the Colonials dropping their first five contests (Penn, DePaul, Bucknell, Richmond, Kansas State). By the end of non-conference play,...

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Colonials claim NEC title

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
February 27, 2017

The Robert Morris University Colonials secured their first conference championship since the 2013-14 season in their 62-48 victory of the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights on Monday night. Robert Morris started this game off in a way which has become a trend this season, fast and...

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Colonials win first ever collegiate hockey game at Heinz Field

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
February 26, 2017

In the aftermath of the Pittsburgh Penguins Stadium Series matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers, the Robert Morris Colonials took to the ice at Heinz Field and downed the Purple Hawks of Niagara 5-1 to claim the 4th seed in the Atlantic Hockey Playoffs. For a team which...