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Alejandra Mastral was a key player off the bench last season. Photo Credit:  Ethan Morrison

Young Robert Morris Core Looking to Replicate Last Season’s Success

Samuel Goldberg
November 2, 2022

A young core will be on display for the Robert Morris women's basketball team entering the 2022-23 season as the Colonials look to build off of last season's success. Let's take a look at some of the newcomers and returners for the squad. FRESHMEN Fatim Sarr Ndow - is a 6’1...

Mackenzie Amalia drives down the court in a game against Wright State on February 18, 2022 Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Robert Morris Selected Ninth in Horizon League Preseason Poll

Ethan Morrison
October 18, 2022

With the college basketball season just under three weeks away, on Tuesday, the Horizon League announced its preseason poll for the upcoming season with Robert Morris University selected ninth out of the 11 schools. The Colonials come into this season after securing their...

Esther Castedo signs a professional contract with Ensino Lugo. Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

#FormerColonialWatch Esther Castedo Signs Professional Contract with Ensino Lugo

Ethan Morrison, Assistant Sports Editor
July 1, 2022

Last week, former guard Esther Castedo signed a professional contract with Ensino Lugo. Castedo spent four years with the Colonials and showed improvements throughout her time in Moon Township as she averaged 7.1 points per game over the course of her career. Castedo expressed...

Former Robert Morris forward Holly Forbes signed with the South Adelaide Panthers of the NBL1 League in Australia. Photo credit: Nick Hedderick

#FormerColonialWatch: Holly Forbes Makes Professional Debut for South Adelaide in Australia

Ethan Morrison, Assistant Sports Editor
June 28, 2022

Former Robert Morris University forward Holly Forbes made her professional debut for the South Adelaide Panthers of the NBL1 league on June 18 as the Panthers took on the Norwood Flames. In her professional debut, the Panthers fell to the Flames by a final score of 76-56. During...

Ashya Klopfenstein takes a shot at Youngstown State. Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

Ashya Klopfenstein commits to Utah State

Colby Sherwin
April 27, 2022

After entering the transfer portal on March 24, former Robert Morris forward Ashya Klopfenstein announced that she has committed to Utah State to play for the Aggies. Klopfenstein, a transfer from Dawson CC (JuCo), averaged 8.1 points and five rebounds per game in Moon Township...

Natalie Villaflor looks for a lane against IUPUI. Photo credit: Gabriella Rankin

Natalie Villaflor commits to Mount St. Mary’s

Michael Deemer
April 5, 2022

Senior guard/forward Natalie Villaflor has committed to Mount St. Mary’s, she announced via social media earlier in the week. Villaflor confirmed with Colonial Sports Network that she will be joining the Mountaineers for the upcoming season. Villaflor averaged 4.6 points,...

Ashya Klopfenstein attempts a shot against Oakland. Photo Credit: Bailey Noel

Ashya Klopfenstein enters transfer portal

Colby Sherwin
March 24, 2022

Robert Morris women's basketball has a new transfer leaving the program, as forward Ashya Klopfenstein will be leaving the program after one short year. Klopfenstein adjusted to the Horizon League as the season went along, becoming a dominant force in the paint late in the season...

Kahliel Spear stands in front of the student section waiting for an inbound pass against Wright State. Photo credit: Justin Newton

OPINION: It’s time to work on drawing more people to the UPMC Events Center

Kevin Plowcha
March 21, 2022

It's no secret what the number-one goal of a venue is: getting people to fill the seats. Whether it's for a sports game, concert, or another event, the goal is still the same. For the UPMC Events Center, the goal is to get people to the arena to watch Robert Morris men's and...

Isabella Posset carries the ball against Wagner. Photo credit: Thomas Ognibene

Where are they now?: Robert Morris women’s basketball’s 2020-21 transfers

Tyler Gallo
March 17, 2022

During and after a 4-13 season affected by COVID, Robert Morris women's basketball saw its fair share of departures from the roster, with most coming after the season was concluded. Six different players left the team, whether it was out of necessity to continue their collegiate...