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Colonials roll to ninth consecutive victory with win over CCSU

Zachary Somma, Contributor
February 2, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris University women's basketball team (14-6, 9-0 NEC) kept their record clean in 2020 with their 80-42 victory over Central Connecticut State University (2-16, 1-7 NEC) this Saturday afternoon. Four Colonials finished with double-digit points in...

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Preview: RMU looks to keep streak alive against St. Francis Brooklyn

Zachary Somma, Contributor
January 27, 2020

BROOKLYN-- Robert Morris University (12-6, 7-0 NEC) takes on St. Francis Brooklyn's Terriers (5-13, 1-6 NEC) on the road Monday, as they aim to continue their current seven-game win streak that has them on top of the NEC. Recapping RMU Conference play could not have begun any...

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Three bold predictions for RMU sports this semester

Nick Hedderick and Jonathan Hanna
January 23, 2020

Editor’s Note: All opinions on RMU Sentry Media are the writer’s own. As another semester begins here at Robert Morris University, winter sports are in full swing, while spring sports are just around the corner. With all of this in mind, let's take a look at three bold...

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Isabella Posset claims NEC Player of the Week Crown

Nick Hedderick, Sports Editor
January 22, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Isabella Posset wasted no time making an impression on the Robert Morris women's basketball team (11-6, 6-0 NEC). The sophomore worked her way into the starting lineup by the ninth game of the season in 2018-2019, reaching the milestone before conference play...

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Ezeigbo and Colonials close out homestand with win

Nick Hedderick, Sports Editor
January 20, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- It is important to make the most out of your home games, and the Robert Morris women's basketball team (11-6, 6-0 NEC) did just that on Monday. Backed by 24 points, a season-high, from Nneka Ezeigbo, the Colonials emphatically closed out their four-game homestand...

Nneka Ezeigbo drives to the basket in the NEC championship game. Moon Township, PA March 17, 2019. (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media)

Preview: Colonials look close out homestand against Sacred Heart

Zachary Somma, Contributor
January 20, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris women's basketball team (10-6, 5-0 NEC) will play the final game of their four-game homestand against Sacred Heart (6-9, 3-1 NEC) on Monday, as RMU holds their "Building Bridges Through Basketball" event. Recapping RMU The Colonials have started...

Isabella Posset fires off a shot just before the end of the first quarter. Moon Township, PA March 17, 2019. (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media)

Colonials stay undefeated in NEC

Zachary Somma, Contributor
January 18, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The RMU women's basketball team (10-6, 5-0 NEC) kept their record in 2020 clean with a 72-50 victory over the Merrimack Warriors (10-7, 3-3 NEC). It was a full 40-minute effort from Robert Morris University as the Colonials jumped to an early lead and did not...

Nneka Ezeigbo drives to the basket in the NEC championship game. Moon Township, PA March 17, 2019. (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media)

Weekend Preview: 12/14/19-12/16/19,Colonials on easy schedule

Jonathan Hanna, Sports Assistant Editor
December 13, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- With the end of the fall semester wrapping up, the Robert Morris athletics programs have a light schedule for this weekend, with only two match-ups on the docket for the Colonials. Men’s Hockey vs. Army - Saturday, Dec. 15 @ 5:05 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 16...

Nina Augustin holds the ball on the court against the La Salle Explorers.

Rough first half leads to Delaware victory of RMU

Zachary Somma, Contributor
December 8, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris women's basketball team (4-4) failed to sweep their three-game home-stand after losing to the Delaware Blue Hens (3-5) 73-62. This was the Colonials’ final home game for over a month, as they begin a five-game road trip next week. The troubles...

Natalie Villaflor sends over the pass during her career day in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Louisville, KY March 22, 2019. (Samuel Anthony/RMU Sentry Media)

Women’s basketball rides huge 1st half to win over Xavier

Zachary Somma, Contributor
December 1, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The RMU women's basketball team (4-3) led all but 21 seconds during their 71-57 win over the Xavier Musketeers (1-5) on Sunday. It was a dominant first-half performance from the Colonials, as they held the Musketeers to just 17 points while putting up 42 of their...