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RMU falls short to Duquesne in a whistle-friendly in a 2-1 loss Photo credit: Samantha Dutch

Robert Morris fall short to Duquesne in whistle-friendly afternoon

Michael Deemer
August 31, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP– After facing the No. 6 team in the country West Virginia, the Robert Morris men's soccer team played host to cross-town rival Duquesne for their home opener, coming up short by a score of 2-1 The referee was a game-changer. There were 12 fouls for Duquesne and...

The Colonials play in a 1-1 draw for second consecutive game against UMass on Sunday afternoon Photo credit: Bailey Noel

Strong showing throughout lineup in another 1-1 tie with UMass

Evan Basista
August 28, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP– Robert Morris (2-0-2) notched their second consecutive 1-1 draw against the UMass Minutewomen (1-2-1) at the North Athletic Complex on a hot Sunday afternoon. The Colonials came into this game after playing a 1-1 tie against Mount St. Mary's. Meanwhile, their...

Malia Kearns attempts to dribble around a Mountaineer defender in their 1-1 draw on Thursday

Colonials play hard to a draw against Mount St. Mary’s

Kevin Plowcha
August 25, 2022

Robert Morris (2-0-1) took on Mount St. Mary's (0-0-2) at the North Athletic Complex on Thursday afternoon. This was the third game of a four-game homestand to open the season. But after 90 minutes of play, the game ended in a draw. The Colonials had two golden opportunities...

Ken Mease speaking in the 1970s as Athletic Director at Robert Morris Photo credit: Kert Mease/Twitter

Former RMU AD Ken Mease Passes Away at Age 80

Kevin Plowcha
August 23, 2022

On Tuesday it was announced that former Robert Morris Athletic Director Ken Mease passed away. Mease was a decorated and multi-talented sportscaster who had over five decades of experience, spanning from the early ‘60s to his eventual retirement in 2010. His career started...

The team celebrates after a point in their game against Cleveland State on September 24, 2021 Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

RMU Volleyball looks to rebound with new coach, rising upperclassmen

Colby Sherwin
August 23, 2022

After a difficult 2021 season for RMU Volleyball. The team went 9-21 and 2-16 in conference play, Robert Morris looks to return to its former championship pedigree. Last year, the team got off to a hot start, as they began the year 7-3. The year began to hit some hardships as...

Bryan Akongo (above) was among five players who played on the local Pittsburgh Hotspurs First Team, scoring eight goals in the NPSL

Men’s Soccer in the Summer: No Such Thing as Offseason

Samantha Dutch
August 20, 2022

College athletes know that there is no such thing as offseason, that practicing their sport all year round is to be expected. For Robert Morris soccer, they take that to a whole new level by playing in summer leagues on their sunny offseason. In just a few days the Colonials...

The team huddles before their match against Northern Kentucky Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

RMU Men’s Soccer Team to Begin the Third Season in Horizon League Under Jason O’Keefe

Hope Beatty, Copy Editor
August 19, 2022

As the Colonials prepare to begin their third season in the Horizon League under Coach Jason O’Keefe, they look to improve from last season. RMU ended their 2020-21 spring season with an overall record of 1-6-1; however, they did show slight improvements going into their fall...

One of the two Colonial goal scorers Gabriella Lecuona pushes the ball ahead against VMI. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

RMU Women’s Soccer Notches Win in Season Opener

Nathan Breisinger
August 18, 2022

Year number three in the Chris Shaw era commenced on Thursday afternoon as they welcomed the Virginia Military Institute Keydets to the North Athletic Complex. For the first time since 2018, the Colonials notched a win in their season opener as they shut out the Keydets, 2-0. For...

The team huddles during the second half against Northern Kentucky on October 2, 2021

Women’s Soccer Set to Commence Their Third Season in Horizon League

Nathan Breisinger
August 18, 2022

It is year three in the Chris Shaw era for the Robert Morris women’s soccer team as they look to make more strides in the Horizon League. During the 2020-21 season, the Colonials endured a disastrous spring campaign in their first year of Horizon League competition and first...

Enoch Cheeks drives towards the hoop against Wright State. Photo Credit: Justin Newton

Horizon League Men’s Basketball Conference Schedule Revealed

Ethan Morrison
August 16, 2022

The Horizon League revealed its 2022-23 men’s basketball conference schedule on Tuesday which includes 20 league games that will begin on Dec. 1. Robert Morris University looks to rebound from a rough 2021-22 season where they finished 8-24 overall and 5-16 in Horizon League...