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

Zachary Somma
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...

Weekend Preview: 11/29-12/1

Zachary Somma and Zachary Somma
November 29, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- This weekend in Colonials’ sports features action from the men’s and women’s basketball and hockey teams as we get closer to the heart of their seasons. Men’s hockey takes on Mercyhurst The Colonials (7-5-1, 7-2-1 AHA) will take on their in-state rivals...

RMU tames the Mountain Cats

Luke Yost
November 27, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris University Colonials (3-3) cruised by the Pitt-Johnstown Mountain Cats (6-2, 2-0 PSAC) by a score of 63-30.The early story for the visiting Mountain Cats was empty possessions. Whether it was their ice-cold shooting, 0-8 from the field, or the...

Weekend Preview: 11/22-11/24

Zachary Somma and Zachary Somma
November 22, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Despite Thanksgiving break beginning this weekend, the Robert Morris sports teams are not slowing down. This weekend features volleyball’s run at the NEC Championships, the final game of the season for the football team, as well as action from both the men’s...

Colonials lose tight game against Columbia

Jordan Redinger
November 17, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris University women’s basketball team (2-2) suffered a loss against Columbia (2-3) on Sunday, losing 61-59. Although the score was tight throughout the entire game, several fouls by the Colonials hurt them in the long run.Coach Charlie Buscaglia...

Preview: Women’s basketball ready for UPMC Events Center opener

Nathan Breisinger and Nathan Breisinger
November 13, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Robert Morris women’s basketball team (1-1) gears up for their home opener in the new UPMC Events Center against the visiting Youngstown State Penguins (1-1). The team returns home after starting the season on a two-game road trip that had them travel to...

Colonials begin the quest for another NCAA Tournament trip

Jonathan Hanna
November 5, 2019

FORT WORTH, TX.-- The Robert Morris women's basketball team heads to the Lone Star State on Tuesday to take on the Horned Frogs of TCU. Last season, the Colonials were able to defeat Saint Francis 65-54 in the NEC Championship game before losing to no. 1 Louisville in the first...

Women’s basketball announces new assistant

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
April 23, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris women's basketball team announced the addition of a new assistant coach on Tuesday. Amani Franklin returns to the program after last being with the team during the 2017-18 season. During her time as an assistant coach, the women's basketball...

Colonials fall to Cardinals in NCAA tournament

Luke Yost and Luke Yost
March 22, 2019

LOUISVILLE -- Asia Durr, a potential top five pick in the upcoming WNBA draft, and Louisville Cardinals (30-3, 14-2) left no doubt on the way to a dominating win over the Robert Morris University Colonials (20-10,16-2) by the score of 69-34. “I think the arena saw how a...

Colonials ready for the challenge of Louisville

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
March 22, 2019

LOUISVILLE -- "I think this game we're ready. We're prepared," said RMU senior guard Nia Adams. "We're doing all we can to just compete and go out there and just play the game like we know how to." For those that do not know, the Colonials come into the KFC Yum! Center on...