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Malia Kearns attempts to dribble around a Mountaineer defender in their 1-1 draw on Thursday

Colonials play hard to a draw against Mount St. Mary’s

Kevin Plowcha
August 25, 2022

Robert Morris (2-0-1) took on Mount St. Mary's (0-0-2) at the North Athletic Complex on Thursday afternoon. This was the third game of a four-game homestand to open the season. But after 90 minutes of play, the game ended in a draw. The Colonials had two golden opportunities...

The team celebrates after a point in their game against Cleveland State on September 24, 2021 Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

RMU Volleyball looks to rebound with new coach, rising upperclassmen

Colby Sherwin
August 23, 2022

After a difficult 2021 season for RMU Volleyball. The team went 9-21 and 2-16 in conference play, Robert Morris looks to return to its former championship pedigree. Last year, the team got off to a hot start, as they began the year 7-3. The year began to hit some hardships as...

One of the two Colonial goal scorers Gabriella Lecuona pushes the ball ahead against VMI. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

RMU Women’s Soccer Notches Win in Season Opener

Nathan Breisinger
August 18, 2022

Year number three in the Chris Shaw era commenced on Thursday afternoon as they welcomed the Virginia Military Institute Keydets to the North Athletic Complex. For the first time since 2018, the Colonials notched a win in their season opener as they shut out the Keydets, 2-0. For...

The team huddles during the second half against Northern Kentucky on October 2, 2021

Women’s Soccer Set to Commence Their Third Season in Horizon League

Nathan Breisinger
August 18, 2022

It is year three in the Chris Shaw era for the Robert Morris women’s soccer team as they look to make more strides in the Horizon League. During the 2020-21 season, the Colonials endured a disastrous spring campaign in their first year of Horizon League competition and first...

Carmody ready to serve in the game against Green Bay on November 14, 2021 Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Local Legacies: Allena Carmody

Hope Beatty
August 9, 2022

For some college athletes, balancing schoolwork and athletics is a huge struggle. Still, for Robert Morris volleyball player Allena Carmody, family support on the court and in the classroom is not far away. The Sewickley native began her volleyball career in seventh grade when...

Santillo is the only three-time NEC Golden Glove winner in the award's history. Photo credit: RMU Athletics

Samantha Santillo Named Softball Assistant Coach

Michael Deemer
July 25, 2022

Former Colonial catcher Samantha Santillo, will join Jexx Varner's staff as an assistant coach. "I'm beyond thrilled to bring Sam back to RMU and add her to our coaching staff," Varner said. "I honestly believe this is a great example of what we are building here and what...

The team celebrates a point in their match against Duquesne on September 4, 2021 Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Volleyball Announces Fall 2022 Schedule

Michael Deemer
July 19, 2022

The 2022 schedule for the Robert Morris volleyball team was announced Tuesday morning. After a coaching change midway through last season, head coach Danny Doherty will enter his first full year at the helm of the Colonials after serving as an assistant. At first glance,...

The team celebrates a goal during a game against Valparaiso on August 29, 2021 Photo credit: Samantha Dutch

Women’s Soccer Announces 2022 Fall Schedule

Michael Deemer
July 14, 2022

The Robert Morris women's soccer team announced its 2022 fall schedule on Thursday afternoon. The team will begin its campaign with an exhibition at Akron on Aug. 13 and start the regular season against VMI on the 18th, starting a stretch of five straight matches at home. The...

Boyle snaps a shot against Syracuse in a game against Syracuse on February 27, 2021 Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

#FormerColonialWatch: Michaela Boyle Signs Professional Contract with Buffalo Beauts

Kevin Plowcha
July 13, 2022

Former Robert Morris women's ice hockey forward Michaela Boyle has signed a professional contract with the Buffalo Beauts out of Amherst, New York. Boyle began her collegiate career at Clarkson University, where she was part of the 2017-18 NCAA championship team. Boyle transferred...

Poulich played 19 games for the Flames scoring five runs the Flames in 2022

Courtney Poulich to transfer to Robert Morris

Michael Deemer
July 2, 2022

Former Liberty freshman Courtney Poulich announced today that she would move closer to home and join the Colonials softball team for the 2023 season. The Greensburg, Pa. native did not play much for the Flames in her freshman year, only having three at-bats and scoring five...