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RMU 100: Beginnings of Bobby Mo

RMU 100: Beginnings of Bobby Mo

Michael Delehanty, Assistant News Editor
January 15, 2021

It is safe to assume that Robert Morris University is a special place. Whether you are a student, alumni, faculty member, or professor, RMU has a special place in your heart, in one way or another. It is a place where students have grow from shy kids fresh out of high school...

Natalie Villaflor and the Colonials will try to knock off the Raiders on the road this weekend. Photo Credit: Thomas Ognibene

Colonials look for first win at Wright State

Austin Bechtold
January 15, 2021

DAYTON, OHIO- Robert Morris women’s basketball (0-6, 0-6) has struggled to find its footing in the program’s first season in the Horizon League but will look to turn things around this weekend against Wright State (7-3, 7-1) on Friday and Saturday in their first games...

Matty Evans was named assistant coach of men's soccer. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Matty Evans named assistant coach for men’s soccer

Austin Bechtold
January 15, 2021

Robert Morris men’s soccer head coach Jason O’Keefe announced Thursday morning the addition of Matty Evans as an assistant coach to his new staff. O’Keefe was named coach of the Colonials on November 23 after Bill Denniston retired on September 1 after 23 seasons as the...

Jack Toomb (1996-2020) will have his #43 honored forever by the men's lacrosse team. Photo Credit: Avin Patel

Men’s lacrosse to retire Jack Toomb’s No. 43

Owen Krepps
January 14, 2021

The Robert Morris University men’s lacrosse team announced today that they will be retiring jersey No. 43 in honor of the late Jack Toomb. The announcement was made by head coach Andrew McMinn on behalf of the entire men’s lacrosse program. A formal jersey retirement...

Sean Giles shakes Blake Christensen of AIC's hand. Giles signed with Knoxville of the SPHL this week. Photo Credit: Garret Roberts

#FormerColonialWatch: Sean Giles joins SPHL’s Knoxville Ice Bears

Nathan Breisinger
January 14, 2021

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.-- Former Robert Morris men’s hockey defenseman Sean Giles was gearing up to play for the Cincinnati Cyclones this season after signing with them in late September. However, that all changed when the Cyclones organization decided to opt-out of the 2020-21...

Nick Prkusic fires a shot against Niagara. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

Colonials sweep season series against Niagara after six-goal onslaught

Nathan Breisinger
January 10, 2021

NEVILLE TWP., Pa.-- Different day, same victorious result for the No. 20 Robert Morris men’s hockey team (11-3, 9-1-1 AHA) as they pumped in six goals to complete the season sweep against Niagara (2-8-2, 1-7-3-1 AHA).The Colonials saw a complete team effort in the 6-2 route...

Andy Toole was named one of 40 Rising Head Coaches in Division I on Sunday. Photo Credit: David Auth

Toole named one of Division I’s 40 Rising Head Coaches

Austin Bechtold
January 10, 2021

Robert Morris men’s basketball had their season put on hold once again due to COVID-19 protocols this weekend, but the time off did not leave the program completely out of the news cycle.Head coach Andy Toole was named one of 40 Rising Head Coaches in Division I competition...

Aidan Spellacy scores the game winning goal against Niagara on January 9, 2020 Photo credit: Nathan Breisinger

Colonials overcome two-goal deficit to defeat Niagara in overtime 5-4

Nathan Breisinger
January 10, 2021

NEVILLE TWP., PA - There truly is no quit in this team, as for the second consecutive game, the Robert Morris men’s hockey team (10-3, 8-1-1 AHA) erased a deficit in the third period to force overtime and beat Niagara (2-7-3, 1-6-3-1 AHA), this time 5-4.“They’re...

Penn State swept the weekend series against women's hockey. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

Colonials get swept, drop game two against Penn State 4-1

Nathan Breisinger
January 9, 2021

NEVILLE TWP., Pa.-- It is a weekend that the Robert Morris women’s hockey team (4-2, 4-2 CHA) can put in the rearview mirror as they were swept by Penn State (6-1-1, 6-1-1 CHA) following a game two loss, 4-1.It was an afternoon full of adversity as the Colonials faced several...

Noah West was named Atlantic Hockey's Goaltender of the Month for December 2020. Photo Credit: RMU Athletics

Noah West named Atlantic Hockey Player of the Month for December

Adam Melluso
January 9, 2021

Robert Morris men's hockey goaltender Noah West has been named the player of the month for December 2020 by the Atlantic Hockey Association.The freshman from Pittsboro, Indiana posted an outstanding 3-0 undefeated record in the Colonials' last few matchups against both Niagara...