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Esther Castedo carries the ball against Cleveland State. Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

Esther Castedo’s 18 points lifts Robert Morris over Cleveland State

Ethan Morrison
December 30, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP— Robert Morris (4-6, 2-3 Horizon) was back in action for the first time in over two weeks when they took on red-hot Cleveland State (9-2, 4-1). Robert Morris started off slow but gained control of the game and came out with a 63-55 victory. Both teams started...

Men’s hockey gathers before their playoff game against Niagara. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

The next step for RMU Hockey

Nathan Breisinger
December 22, 2021

For the past seven months, fundraising to save the RMU hockey programs has been a focal point in the Pittsburgh area. After a lengthy road to reinstatement for the program filled with donations, pledges, interviews, videos, and fundraising events, what are the next steps for...

Men's hockey celebrates Jordan Timmons goal against Niagara in the 2020 Atlantic Hockey playoffs. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Robert Morris announces reinstatement of hockey programs for 2023-24

Nathan Breisinger
December 17, 2021

On Thursday morning, it was announced that the Robert Morris men’s and women’s ice hockey programs will be reinstated for the 2023-24 season as first reported by Tim Benz and confirmed by RMU Athletics. The decision was made to bring back both programs following an ongoing...

Women's lacrosse gathers before their game against Youngstown State. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Women’s Lacrosse announces 2022 schedule

Cameron Macariola
December 14, 2021

The Robert Morris women's lacrosse team announced their 2022 schedule and path to defend their Mid-American Conference title and return to the NCAA tournament today. Last season, the Colonials finished their 2021 regular season with a record of 14-2 and a perfect 10-0 in their...

RMU Track placed sixth in the preseason poll. Photo credit: RMU Athletics

Robert Morris placed sixth in Horizon League Track & Field Preseason Poll

Michael Deemer
December 10, 2021

The Horizon League announced their preseason poll for indoor track and field earlier today and Robert Morris was placed sixth with 75 total votes. Youngstown State is the overwhelming favorite in the conference, with 10 of the possible 11 first-place votes, with Milwaukee getting...

Nina Augustin is converged on by Kendall Nead of Milwaukee. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Shooting woes plague Colonials in loss to Milwaukee

Kevin Plowcha
December 4, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP– Robert Morris (3-5, 1-3 Horizon) looked to rebound from their loss to Green Bay on Thursday, and the Colonials finished their two-game homestand with a 66-47 loss to Milwaukee (4-5, 3-1) at the UPMC Events Center. RMU looked to rely on their defense, as it looked...

RMU Women's Basketball 2021-22 women's basketball international pipeline Photo credit: Jonathan Hanna

The continued international presence of RMU women’s basketball

Ethan Morrison
December 3, 2021

Over the years, RMU women's basketball has had a strong recruiting footprint with international players. Even before current head coach Charlie Buscaglia succeeded his father Sal Buscaglia for the role, the father-son coaching tandem always had a lot of success with recruiting...

Esther Castedo drives to the hoop. Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

Colonials crumble after hot start

Michael Deemer
December 2, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP– Green Bay (4-3, 2-1 Horizon) was one of the few teams the Colonials women's basketball team never played in the Horizon League, or in general, and tonight, in their first matchup, the Phoenix dominated the Colonials 63-44. Robert Morris (3-4, 1-2) started on...

Jonathan Hanna examines the current location of all the hockey teams' transfers. Photo credit: Colonial Sports Network

Where Are They Now?: RMU hockey transfers

Jonathan Hanna
November 30, 2021

Editorial Note (12/5/21) - We have updated the status of Wasyn Rice following further clarification After the dissolution of the Robert Morris men's and women's hockey teams on May 26, 2021; 48 RMU hockey players were now on their own, looking for a new home in the already convoluted...

Robert Morris guard Natalie Villaflor nails a three-point shot in Colonials 69-45 win over Morehead State Wednesday afternoon. Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

Robert Morris rolls past Morehead State in Thanksgiving Eve tilt

Ethan Morrison
November 24, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP– Robert Morris (2-3, 1-1 Horizon) resumed their non-conference slate this afternoon as they took on Morehead State (1-3) after splitting their first two Horizon League games of the season. The Colonials dominated the Eagles down the stretch after a slow start...