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Nneka Ezeigbo goes for the basket against LIU Brooklyn. Moon, PA Feb. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

Nneka Ezeigbo leads women’s basketball past LIU Brooklyn

Luke Yost and Luke Yost
February 26, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — With 5:59 remaining in the third quarter, the Colonials (17-9, 14-1) found themselves trailing for the first time all game. Nneka Ezeigbo didn’t give LIU Brooklyn (4-22, 3-12) a chance to get comfortable out front as she bullied the competition on the way...

Photo Credit: (MGN Online/Slipper Rock University)

Slippery Rock University faces ups and downs in student enrollment numbers

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
February 24, 2019

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. -- Despite student enrollment being down in schools all around western Pennsylvania, Slippery Rock University is reporting more enrollment in some areas. Based off of results shown in the university's 15-day enrollment report, the number of graduate and...

MOON TOWNSHIP --  Matty McConnell sets up against Saint Francis Brooklyn on Feb. 23, 2019 (Avin Patel/RMU Sentry Media).

Men’s basketball defeats St. Francis Brooklyn, RMU remains tied for second in NEC

Logan Carney and Logan Carney
February 23, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Robert Morris men's basketball team (15-14, 10-6 NEC) defeated St. Francis Brooklyn (17-12, 9-7 NEC) by the score of 67-62. In attendance for senior night was NEC Commissioner Noreen Morris, who got to look on as the team honored seniors Matty McConnell and...

Photo credit: Avin Patel

Harley’s hat trick gives Colonials much needed win

Owen Krepps and Owen Krepps
February 23, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- After a tough loss last night to a division rival, the RMU women’s hockey team (13-13-6, 11-4-3 CHA) redeemed themselves with a 4-1 win over Mercyhurst (13-13-5, 10-6-2 CHA). They gained two very important points which keeps them ahead of MHU in the CHA standings...

Photo credit: Avin Patel

Men’s lacrosse slays Knights for first win of season

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli
February 23, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Two goals in the first five minutes of the third quarter took the Robert Morris University men’s lacrosse team (1-2) from trailing by one, to in the lead, a lead that the Colonials did not surrender. Robert Morris stormed back from trailing at the half to go...

Photo credit: Avin Patel

Women’s basketball tames St. Francis Brooklyn

Luke Yost and Luke Yost
February 23, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Robert Morris University Colonials (16-9, 13-1 NEC) weathered a late push by St. Francis Brooklyn (15-11, 9-5 NEC) and defeated them by the score of 74-57. The Colonials dominated in the first half but let off the gas in the second half. The nation’s...

Moon moves on in WPIAL playoffs

Moon moves on in WPIAL playoffs

Preston Moore and Preston Moore
February 23, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The number three seed Moon Area Tigers faced off against the number six seed Franklin Regional Panthers in an all too familiar match-up. Moon has seen Franklin Regional four times in three years, just in the playoffs. Two years ago, Moon knocked out Franklin...

Mugshot of Gregory Davis, 58-years-old of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, who was arrested in Pittsburgh for violating his parole involving child pornography. Photo Credit: (Allegheny County Sheriff's Office)

Megan’s Law violator from South Dakota arrested at Pittsburgh homeless camp

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 23, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- A Megan's Law violator from South Dakota was arrested in Pittsburgh, according to authorities. Deputies from the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office arrested 58-year-old Gregory Davis from Sioux Falls, South Dakota in Pittsburgh after he violated parole. Deputies...

Photo credit: Avin Patel

Women’s hockey falls in crucial game

Owen Krepps and Owen Krepps
February 23, 2019

PITTSBURGH — A playoff like atmosphere filled Colonials Arena friday night as RMU women's hockey (12-13-6, 10-4-3 CHA) faced Mercyhurst (13-12-5, 10-5-2 CHA) in CHA action. Heading into the game, RMU sat three points ahead of Mercyhurst in the standings and were looking...

Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/ Megan Shandel)

Campus Drive to close in front of UPMC Events Center beginning in March

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 22, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Campus Drive will close in front of the UPMC Events Center for the entire month of March. University officials notified students, faculty and staff of the closure via email on Thursday. The closure will begin on March 1 at 5 a.m. and remain in effect through...