Skip to Main Content
The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

Alex Seelig takes a shot. Photo Credit: RMU Athletics

RMU Golf Selected eighth in preseason poll

Cole Brennan
February 23, 2022

On Tuesday, the Horizon League announced the preseason men's and women's golf polls and RMU golf was selected to finish eighth out of 10 teams on the men's side. In the preseason poll, Wright State is the favorite with 100 votes and 10 first-place votes. During their fall...

Charlotte Grover gets set to throw to first base. Photo credit: Ally Yovetich

Charlotte Grover named Horizon League Softball Player of the Week

Ethan Morrison
February 22, 2022

Robert Morris is off to their best start in program history, posting a 9-1 overall record. The team keeps bringing in the hardware as, after a 5-0 weekend at the Winthrop Invitational, Charlotte Grover was named Horizon League Softball Player of the Week. Over the weekend, Grover...

Evan Hellmich (left) and Corson Kealey (right) were named ASUN Defensive Player of the Week and Player of the Week, respectively. Photo credit: Ethan Morrison & Nathan Breisinger

Kealey, Hellmich pick up ASUN weekly awards

Madi Kerrigan
February 22, 2022

The men's lacrosse team swept the ASUN weekly awards this week as Corson Kealey and Evan Hellmich were honored by the ASUN after their game at Stony Brook this past weekend. Kealey, a graduate senior, took the title of ASUN Player of the Week. After his 100% shooting average...

Jake Kupchella celebrates his touchdown against Kennesaw State. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Big South and Ohio Valley Conference to merge for football

Michael Deemer
February 22, 2022

After much speculation of the future of Big South football, it was announced Tuesday afternoon by the Big South and Ohio Valley Conference that the two conferences will merge starting in the 2023 season. "It will provide the football member institutions a schedule of games against...

Dale Starr watches his team against Central Connecticut State. Photo credit: Michael Sciulli

Dale Starr named head coach of Western Illinois volleyball

Madi Kerrigan
February 21, 2022

MACOMB, Ill.– On Wednesday, it was announced that former Robert Morris head volleyball coach Dale Starr has officially accepted a head coaching position, replacing Ben Staupe at Western Illinois' program. After the announcement of no renewal of his contract after the 2021...

Dave Plungas stands on the sidelines during RMU's game against Howard. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

How Dave Plungas and Robert Morris find their talent

Michael Deemer
February 21, 2022

Robert Morris defensive coordinator and assistant head coach Dave Plungas has a more prominent role than just calling defensive plays on the sidelines. He also helps recruit the players on the field. Before arriving in Moon Township in 2018, Plungas started his recruiting career...

Simone Morris takes a shot over Northern Kentucky's Lindsey Duvall in the team's 64-49 loss on senior day. Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

Rebounding woes plague Robert Morris in last home game of regular season

Aiden Dine
February 20, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP– Robert Morris (12-13, 10-10 Horizon) came off of its first three-game win streak of the season looking to extend their win streak to four against the Northern Kentucky Norse (18-7, 12-6). RMU kicked off the day honoring the team's seniors to celebrate Senior...

Justin Winston drives against Milwaukee. Photo credit: Justin Newton

Justin Winston likely out for season

Kevin Plowcha
February 20, 2022

The hits for Robert Morris men's basketball continue to pile up, as junior forward Justin Winston is likely out for the season with a fractured foot. Winston suffered the injury after falling hard at practice on Feb. 9. The Colonials were getting set to take on Detroit Mercy. Winston,...

Michael Green III makes a pass. Photo credit: Justin Newton

UIC Flames burn Robert Morris in overtime in home finale

Tyler Gallo
February 19, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP– With gusts up to 37 mph in the afternoon, it was no surprise that UIC was in town from the Windy City to take on Robert Morris in the Colonials' home epilogue of the season. Overtime games have not been kind to the Colonials in recent seasons as they fell in...

Jerica Obee fights to get into the crease against Canisius. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Robert Morris falls to Canisius in windy home opener

Cameron Macariola
February 19, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP– Joe Walton Stadium was the site for Robert Morris women's lacrosse (0-2) today as they hosted Canisius (2-0). The teams braved the elements as there were gusts of wind up to 37 miles per hour and some snow in the first half. Besides the weather, the Colonials...