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MOON TOWNSHIP -- Josh Williams drives to the hoop against Saint Francis Brooklyn on March 6, 2019 (Tim Kelly/RMU Sentry Media). Josh Williams had a game-high 21 points on the night.

Men’s basketball ties third largest comeback in program history to win in overtime

Logan Carney and Logan Carney
March 6, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- In the first ever playoff game in the history of the North Athletic Complex, the Robert Morris Colonials (17-15, 11-7 NEC) defeated the Terriers of Saint Francis Brooklyn (17-15, 9-9 NEC) in overtime by the score of 69-65. The Colonials came back after being...

Photo credit: Timothy Kelly

Road To Buffalo: 2019 CHA tournament preview

Nick Hedderick and Nick Hedderick
March 6, 2019

BUFFALO, N.Y. — It is hard to believe, but the college hockey season is quickly approaching the finish line. This week will be the College Hockey America (CHA) Tournament. This tournament will take place at the HarborCenter in Buffalo, New York. The Robert Morris women’s...

Photo credit: Avin Patel

Preview: 2019 men’s basketball NEC tournament

Matt Kurtik and Matt Kurtik
March 6, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Northeast Conference (NEC) playoffs begin this Wednesday and four teams are slated to host the first round of games. The tournament will go through Loretto as St. Francis (PA) was rewarded the No. 1 seed after the conclusion of the NEC regular season this...

Snow, slush and wet roads were the story of the day in Moon Township and across much of the Pittsburgh region. Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Gage Goulding)

AAA tips and suggestions to help motorists stay safe this winter

Jess Zaccarelli, Contributor
March 6, 2019
Winter can be a dangerous time to be on the road. AAA wants drivers to know the risks of driving in inclement weather and be prepared in the case of an emergency.
MOON TOWNSHIP -- Joey DelSardo talks to students at Robert Morris (Tyler Gallo/RMU Sentry Media).

Former University of Pittsburgh football player Joey DelSardo tells his story

Tyler Gallo, Contributor
March 5, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Last Thursday night, Joey DelSardo, former University of Pittsburgh wide receiver, came to Robert Morris University's Hopwood Hall to tell his life story about his battle with addiction. From having the No. 1 play of the week on SportsCenter to stealing from...

RMU family members share their experience from Venezuela

Garret Roberts, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 4, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — While many are following the political conflict in Venezuela, their engagement usually only lasts as long as the story appears on the evening news. For Robert Morris University student Maria Calcano, however, Venezuela is not just an exotic nation that is facing...

Plungers jump into the cold water during the 2019 Pittsburgh Polar Plunge. Photo Credit: (Flickr/Special Olympics Pennsylvania)

Pittsburgh was ‘Freezin’ For a Reason’ all for a good cause

Adelyn Berdine, Contributor
March 3, 2019

PITTSBURGH - Despite the low water temperature of 28 degrees and air temperatures of 42 degrees, the Pittsburgh Polar Plunge was a great success. The event was presented by Law Enforcement for Special Olympics PA and took place outside of Heinz Field. Pre-plunge activities...

Photo credit: David Auth

Colonials Senior Night goes better than anyone would have expected

Matt Simkovic and Matt Simkovic
March 3, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — The Robert Morris Colonials (12-20-2) beat the Mercyhurst Lakers (13-18-5) by a score of 4-3 on the Colonial’s senior night. Around the league the stars aligned and due to both Holy Cross and Army losses, the Colonials were able to clinch home ice for the...

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Women’s hockey ends season with win over Syracuse

Owen Krepps and Owen Krepps
March 2, 2019

PITTSBURGH — Robert Morris women’s hockey (15-13-6, 13-4-3 CHA) has finished their regular season on top of the CHA. On Saturday they closed their season with a dominant win over Syracuse (10-21-3, 10-8-2 CHA) 4-2. It was also senior day in the island honoring the six seniors...

Moon falls to Mars after late three-pointer in WPIAL Championship

Moon falls to Mars after late three-pointer in WPIAL Championship

Preston Moore and Preston Moore
March 2, 2019

OAKLAND, Pa. — After halftime, the Mars student section rumbled with the "I believe that we will win" chant. At the time Mars was down 14 and winning felt like an improbable outcome. Mars would later come back and make things interesting in the closing minutes of the game. The...