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Lucky Jones scored 11 points in Wednesday's loss to Chattanooga.

Battle 4 Atlantis skid continues for Colonials

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
November 26, 2014

After competing against the likes of high-major programs North Carolina and Georgetown in its first two games of the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament, it appeared as if the Robert Morris men’s basketball team would have an easier test against the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. However...

The Colonials came away with a thirteen point victory Thursday defeating Monmouth on the road 60-47.

Colonials run away from Terriers in second half

Vince Russo and Vince Russo
November 23, 2014

An 11 point run early in the second half, four of them coming from junior Ashley Ravelli, propelled the Colonials(1-2) to their first victory of the season - a decision over formerly undefeated UMBC (3-1), 84-60, in Baltimore, Maryland. Ravelli, along with three of her teammates,...

Aaron Bowen blocks Marcquise Reed's layup attempt Saturday at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C.

Smith, Hoyas hammer Robert Morris, 80-66

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
November 22, 2014

Washington, D.C. - Standing 6-foot-9, Lionel Gomis and Stephan Bennett – Robert Morris’ two tallest players – are built for a mid-major program, both in size and strength. But weighing in at 230 and 215 pounds, respectively, has made it difficult for the two to defend...

Five thoughts on RMU’s 80-66 loss to Georgetown

Five thoughts on RMU’s 80-66 loss to Georgetown

Dante Verme and Dante Verme
November 22, 2014

Here are five thoughts on Robert Morris’s 80-66 loss to Georgetown Saturday afternoon at the Verizon Center in Washington D.C. 1. Scoring issues early Doom Robert Morris The Robert Morris offense had issues getting into gear on the hardwood of the Verizon Center. The...

Dukes blank Robert Morris in Steel City Showdown

Dukes blank Robert Morris in Steel City Showdown

Chris Mueller and Chris Mueller
November 22, 2014

The Steel City Showdown at Duquesne’s Arthur J. Rooney Field featured the typical hard-hitting, Pittsburgh style football people of the region are so accustomed to. With both teams out of Northeast Conference contention, Saturday served nothing more than city bragging rights...

Rameses Owens in perfect position to succeed

Rameses Owens in perfect position to succeed

Chris Mueller and Chris Mueller
November 20, 2014

True freshman running back Rameses Owens has had a rather impressive rookie campaign for Robert Morris this season. Despite the offensive woes, Owens' start to his career was a little more successful than the unit as a whole. There may be a few question marks regarding the...

Wagons line revival

Wagons line revival

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer
November 19, 2014

Last season, the “wagons” line was assembled. Quick Greg Gibson was the centerpiece.  On either side of him were physical Matt Cope and Brandon Denham. Cope checks in at six feet, two inches; Denham at six feet, four inches; and Gibson at five feet, ten inches. It’s...

Alumni Update: Velton Jones added as Director of Player Development

Alumni Update: Velton Jones added as Director of Player Development

Chris Mueller and Chris Mueller
November 19, 2014

A familiar face can be seen along the Robert Morris bench this season, with former guard Velton Jones joining head coach Andy Toole’s staff as Director of Player Development. Jones, a four-year starter at point guard, graduated in 2013 with a degree in hospitality and tourism...

Despite a 24 point performance from Marcquise Reed, Robert Morris could not upset No. 6 ranked North Carolina Sunday night in the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament.

The need for Reed: Tar Heels trounce RMU in first road game

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
November 17, 2014

Chapel Hill, N.C. - Before the beginning of Sunday’s game against North Carolina, Marcquise Reed trotted out of the visiting locker-room and emerged onto the court from underneath a portion of bleachers, only to view a two tiered sea of baby blue. Upon stepping foot on the...

Marcquise Reed takes a jumper from the top of the key at the Dean E. Smith Center against North Carolina Sunday night.

Five thoughts on RMU’s 103-59 loss to UNC

Dante Verme and Dante Verme
November 17, 2014

1. Welcome to the Marcquise Reed Show One of Robert Morris' few bright spots in the Colonials 27 point loss to Lafayette Friday night was the play of Marcquise Reed. The Landover, Maryland native scored 10 points and added an assist in his collegiate debut. Fast forward two...