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Michael Deemer, Ast. Sports Editor

Michael Deemer is a senior News and Sports Communication major from Crofton, MD. He is the Assistant Sports Editor for RMU Sentry Media and enjoys producing Colonial Sports Center and video editing in his free time.

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Rob Carter Jr. Wins NEC Special Teams Player of the Week

Rob Carter Jr. Wins NEC Special Teams Player of the Week

Michael Deemer November 18, 2024

Rob Carter Jr. has recently been everywhere on the field the last couple of weeks, having some snaps on his normal defensive position, but also on offense and special teams. Carter was named as the NEC's Special Teams Player of the Week on Monday,...

Chick-Fil-A Moon Township to Make Grand Opening Tomorrow, Announce Owner-Operator

Chick-Fil-A Moon Township to Make Grand Opening Tomorrow, Announce Owner-Operator

Michael Deemer, Reporter November 13, 2024

Citizens of Moon Township have been holding their breath for a Chick-fil-A in their community. They don't have to wait anymore. The fast-food chain will open its doors Thursday at 6:30 a.m. at 2812 Gracy Center Way, approximately 0.3 miles away from...

Robert Morris Club Hockey Announces Third Annual Evgeni Malkin Charity Night January 10

Robert Morris Club Hockey Announces Third Annual Evgeni Malkin Charity Night January 10

Michael Deemer, Reporter November 13, 2024

For the third consecutive year, Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin and Robert Morris ACHA DI Hockey will come together for its annual charity game on Friday, Jan. 10 at 8 p.m. against Buffalo. It was announced on the school's and team's Instagram...

Chandler McCabe Earns First Win as Colonials Head Coach in Blowout Win Over Point Park

Chandler McCabe Earns First Win as Colonials Head Coach in Blowout Win Over Point Park

Michael Deemer November 6, 2024

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Wednesday was the beginning of a new chapter of Robert Morris women's basketball as the Colonials kicked off the 2024-25 season with new head coach Chandler McCabe. The Colonials defeated the Point Park Pioneers 68-44 Wednesday night,...

Men's Basketball Drops Opener to West Virginia

Men’s Basketball Drops Opener to West Virginia

Michael Deemer November 4, 2024

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.-- A positive in every team's opening game is a clean slate. No mistakes. Start fresh on a clean slate. While that may be true for the Robert Morris men's basketball team, they did not take advantage of their beginning to the 2024-25...

Jamar Shegog Earns NEC Defensive Player of the Week

Jamar Shegog Earns NEC Defensive Player of the Week

Michael Deemer October 28, 2024

After shutting out rival St. Francis, it was clear the Colonial defense did their job and put the conference on notice. Graduate senior linebacker Jamar Shegog earned NEC Defensive Player of the Week Monday afternoon. Shegog led the game with 10...

Volleyball Falls to Cleveland State in Five Sets

Volleyball Falls to Cleveland State in Five Sets

Michael Deemer October 24, 2024

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Fresh off sweeping Northern Kentucky on Saturday, the Robert Morris volleyball team opened a two-game series with the Cleveland State Vikings Thursday night. The match went back and forth throughout the night. The Vikings won the first,...

JP Mbuthia scored two of the Colonials goals on Sunday and he was named the Horizon League's Offensive Player of Week, it was announced Monday. It is his first weekly award.

JP Mbuthia Named Horizon League Offensive Player of the Week

Michael Deemer October 21, 2024

The Robert Morris men's soccer team arguably had one of their best win in recent memory. A 5-0 win over Green Bay at home to take sole possession of first place Sunday afternoon was hard not noting, at least not for the Horizon League. JP Mbuthia...

Walter Zacher (pictured) scoring five goals in the two-game stretch including a hat trick Saturday night in the Colonials opener. It is his second career weekly honor.

Zacher, Kochendorfer, Wilson Garner AHA Weekly Awards

Michael Deemer October 21, 2024

The Robert Morris men's hockey team is off to a banner start to their season, defeating the Miami RedHawks in a home-and-home series in dominating fashion over the weekend. Sophomore Walter Zacher, and freshmen Croix Kochendorfer and Trent Wilson were...

Photo credit: Payton Hostetler

Men’s Basketball Placed Ninth in Horizon League Preseason Poll

Michael Deemer October 15, 2024

The Horizon League has released its annual men's basketball preseason poll Tuesday afternoon. Robert Morris was tabbed ninth out of 11 teams in the conference only ahead of newly-renamed IU Indy and Detroit Mercy. Milwaukee and Purdue Fort Wayne tied...

Former RMU Volunteer Hockey Coach Accused of Sexually Abusing Minors

Former RMU Volunteer Hockey Coach Accused of Sexually Abusing Minors

Michael Deemer, Reporter October 2, 2024

Former Robert Morris volunteer hockey coach Kyle Dirks has been accused of sexually abusing two boys in Iowa. He is facing two counts of sexual abuse of a child and four counts of second-degree sexual abuse in Woodbury County. Both boys are juveniles...

Volleyball Survives in Five-Set Victory Over Youngstown State

Volleyball Survives in Five-Set Victory Over Youngstown State

Michael Deemer October 1, 2024

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris volleyball team defeated arch-rival Youngstown State Penguins in five sets Tuesday evening. This was the first time Jocelyn Jourdan faced her old team since transferring to RMU. Jourdan played for the Penguins last...

This is Freeman's (52) first NEC weekly honor Photo credit: Justin Berl/RMU Athletics

Keon Freeman Secures NEC Defensive Player of the Week

Michael Deemer September 30, 2024

The Colonials dropped to 2-3 on the season Saturday after a 31-7 loss in their trip to Eastern Kentucky. However, Colonials linebacker Keon Freeman had a career day put the NEC on notice, winning the conference's Defensive Player of the Year on Monday. The...

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Pittsburgh USL-W League Team Named Riveters; Logo and Colors Revealed

Michael Deemer, Reporter September 19, 2024

The Pittsburgh Riverhounds announced the team name of the USL W-League team to be played at Highmark Stadium in 2025. It was announced Wednesday that the name will be Pittsburgh Riveters SC. Nearly 10,000 fans participated in the "Name the Team"...

Photo credit: Joey Jirmasek

Women’s Soccer Too Little Too Late in Marathon to Saint Francis

Michael Deemer August 29, 2024

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris women's soccer team returned to the North Athletic Complex dropping 1-0 to the Saint Francis Red Flash. The Colonials played two games on the road before returning home. The team came back from a two-goal deficit...

Photo credit: Joey Jirmasek

Men’s Soccer Drops Season Opener to Bucknell

Michael Deemer and Evan Perrotte August 22, 2024

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris men's soccer team dropped their season opening match to in-state rival Bucknell 2-0 Thursday. Head coach Jonathan Potter is entering his second season at the helm. He and his squad allowed both of the Bison's two...

Men's Soccer Places Seventh in Horizon League Preseason Poll

Men’s Soccer Places Seventh in Horizon League Preseason Poll

Michael Deemer August 21, 2024

On Wednesday, the Horizon League announced its men's soccer preseason poll, where the Colonial's placed seventh out of ten, https://x.com/HorizonLeague/status/1826303254009184282 Defending conference champion Oakland were ranked first with 75 points. Robert...

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Men’s Basketball Announces 2024-25 Non-Conference Schedule

Michael Deemer August 16, 2024

The Robert Morris men's basketball team has announced its non-conference schedule for the 2024-25 season. Head Coach Andy Toole, who is entering his 15th season at the position, spoke on the upcoming matches against the Mountaineers, Blue Hens and Privateers....

Josh Omojafo Commits to Robert Morris Basketball

Josh Omojafo Commits to Robert Morris Basketball

Michael Deemer April 16, 2024

Robert Morris men's basketball adds their first player from the transfer portal. Coach Andy Toole and his staff bring in Gannon (DII) guard Josh Omojafo to Moon Township. Omojafo is a pure scorer, notching 20 points a game in the 2023-24 season, leading...

Men's Basketball to Open Season at West Virginia

Men’s Basketball to Open Season at West Virginia

Michael Deemer April 2, 2024

It was officially announced Tuesday that Robert Morris will open its 2024-25 regular season against West Virginia on Nov. 4 at the WVU Coliseum. https://twitter.com/WVUhoops/status/1775231023124513096 This will be the 22nd time the two programs have...

Photo credit: Samantha Dutch

Both Second Round Games Reach Overtime in Pittsburgh’s March Madness Slate

Michael Deemer March 25, 2024

PITTSBURGH-- The madness continued in the Steel City Saturday night. Two competitive games each with a ticket to the Sweet 16 on the line. The first game of the night featured two Cinderella's in their downright. 14th-seeded Oakland and 11th-seeded...

Photo credit: Samantha Dutch

Records, Brackets Busted at PPG Paints Arena on Day 1 of March Madness

Michael Deemer March 22, 2024

PITTSBURGH-- For the second time in three years and the seventh time overall, Pittsburgh is the host city for the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship, universally known as 'March Madness.' Four games grazed the hardwood at PPG Paints Arena in the first...

Assistant Coaches Fedor, Johnson Will Not Return in 2024-25

Assistant Coaches Fedor, Johnson Will Not Return in 2024-25

Michael Deemer March 18, 2024

Robert Morris men's basketball assistant coaches Dave Fedor and Vincent Johnson will not return to the coaching staff for the 2024-25 season. Fedor has been with the program since 2018, and Johnson has been on the staff since 2020 and was previously...

Photo credit: RMU Athletics

Chandler McCabe Named New Women’s Basketball Head Coach

Michael Deemer March 18, 2024

Robert Morris women's basketball has named Chandler McCabe as the program's new head coach. The hire comes after longtime head coach Charlie Buscaglia stepped down last month after a 6-24 record. McCabe joins RMU after spending 2023-24 at the University...

The Washington, D.C. native played in a Colonial uniform for two years, averaging 8.4 points and 6.1 rebounds a game.

Stephaun Walker Enters Transfer Portal

Michael Deemer March 18, 2024

On Monday morning, Verbal Commits reported that Robert Morris forward Stephaun Walker is entering the transfer portal. https://twitter.com/VerbalCommits/status/1769715586383409563 The Washington, D.C. native played in a Colonial uniform for two years,...

Hastings was second in the conference in rebounds, averaging 7.8 per game.

Markeese Hastings Selected to All-Horizon League Third Team

Michael Deemer March 4, 2024

With the Horizon League basketball season coming to a close, on Monday the conference announced its all-conference teams, featuring Colonial forward Markeese Hastings being named to the All-Horizon League Third Team. https://twitter.com/RMUMBasketball/status/1764713490768441630 Hastings...

Garvey scored the overtime goal with 10 seconds left in overtime to face RIT in the next round of the AHA Playoffs

Cameron Garvey Named AHA Rookie of the Week

Michael Deemer March 4, 2024

After scoring the overtime winner over Bentley, Colonial forward Cameron Garvey was named AHA Rookie of the Week Monday. https://twitter.com/Atlantic_Hockey/status/1764727514818318538 Garvey scored the goal with 10 seconds left in overtime to lift the...

Coach Bittle, Giampietro, Hatch Named CHA Individual Yearly Award Finalists

Coach Bittle, Giampietro, Hatch Named CHA Individual Yearly Award Finalists

Michael Deemer February 27, 2024

The RMU women's hockey season capped off their first season back from the revival of the program on Sunday in Mercyhurst. The team's success was acknowledged when the CHA named three members of the Colonials as finalists for individual awards. Freshman...

The Colonials will face Mercyhurst tomorrow in Game 3 in Erie following a 5-2 loss Saturday Photo credit: Michael Deemer

Upson’s Five Point Night Lifts Mercyhurst Over Robert Morris, Force Game 3

Michael Deemer February 24, 2024

ERIE Pa.-- The RMU women's hockey team had the opportunity to advance and sweep Mercyhurst after the 5-0 domination Friday afternoon. However, the Lakers would not go down without a fight in Saturday's Game 2 as Mercyhurst forced a Game 3 with a 5-2...

Shailynn Snow scored the firts goal for Robert Morris in the 5-0 win over the Mercyhurst Lakers Photo credit: Michael Deemer

Four-Goal Third Period Lifts Women’s Hockey Over Mercyhurst in Game 1

Michael Deemer February 23, 2024

ERIE, Pa.-- Women's Hockey Head Coach Logan Bittle and his team have been preparing for the playoffs since the beginning of the season, regardless of this year being the program's first year back. With that mindset, the Colonials dominated Mercyhurst...

The Colonials will play in a once-in-a-lifetime experience against the #1 team in the land at home.

Coach Grove, Women’s Lacrosse Face Top-Ranked Boston College at Home

Michael Deemer February 22, 2024

You heard that right. The number one team in the nation in the Inside Lacrosse Coaches Poll is coming to Moon Township Thursday afternoon to face Robert Morris. This is the highest ranked opponent in program history, let alone on home turf. "The RMU...

Evans (left) has won her fourth award of the season, while Snow (right) wins her first Photo credit: Taylor Roberts

Shailynn Snow Wins CHA Player of the Week, Evans Wins Back-to-Back Rookie of the Week

Michael Deemer February 19, 2024

It seems as if a Colonial will come out of the week every Monday afternoon with an award. This week, two Colonials won CHA weekly awards. Graduate student Shailynn Snow was awarded conference Player of the Week after her three-goal weekend in the RMU...

The Colonials fell to the Golden Griffins in overtime Saturday afternoon

Men’s Hockey Suffers Overtime Defeat on Emotional Senior Day

Michael Deemer February 17, 2024

NEVILLE TOWNSHIP-- An emotional day occurred at Clearview Arena Saturday afternoon, with 12 Colonials honored on Senior Day in front of a sellout crowd. However, Caniusis (11-17-4, 10-10-4 AHA) had other plans, spoiling their special day with a 5-4 win...

Josh Corbin hit six three-pointers in the 87-77 loss to Youngstown State

Penguins Dominate Rebounding Battle, Sweep Colonials in Season Series

Michael Deemer February 14, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO-- The men's basketball team made the quick trip to Youngstown State (19-8, 11-5 Horizon) Wednesday night. The Colonials (10-16, 6-9 Horizon) fell to the Penguins by a score in 87-77. The story of the game was the board battle. The Penguins...

The Colonials will play six exhibition games in the spring, including two games at Highmark Stadium

Men’s Soccer Spring Schedule Announced

Michael Deemer February 6, 2024

The men's soccer team announced its spring schedule Tuesday afternoon. https://twitter.com/RMUMSoccer/status/1754996656184127707 The Colonials will play six exhibition games, including West Virginia who made the College Cup Semifinals in 2023. The...

This honor is Giampietro's fourth Rookie of the Week of the season Photo credit: Taylor Roberts

Alaina Giampietro Wins Fourth CHA Rookie of the Week Honors

Michael Deemer February 5, 2024

Alaina Giampietro has been on fire. The Strongsville, Ohio native was awarded her fourth College Hockey Association weekly honor Monday will her four goals in the two-game split against RIT. https://twitter.com/RMUWHockey/status/1754565559881200110 Giampietro...

The graduate defenseman had 18 blocked shots in the month of January

Chloé Puddifant Wins CHA Defenseman of the Month

Michael Deemer January 30, 2024

The CHA announced Tuesday afternoon that RMU graduate defenseman Chloé Puddifant has won CHA Defenseman of the Month. https://twitter.com/RMUWHockey/status/1752392494183317948 In January, Puddifant led the CHA in blocked shots with 18 and in assists...

Klimpke (left) and Boisvert (right) win AHA weekly awards for their performances in the weekend split to AIC Photo credit: Finn Lyons & Taylor Roberts

Boisvert, Klimpke Win Atlantic Hockey Weekly Awards

Michael Deemer January 29, 2024

Atlantic Hockey announced Monday that two members of the Robert Morris men's hockey team won conference honors for their performances from the weekend against AIC. https://twitter.com/RMUMHockey/status/1752045069509533823 Graduate goalie Francis Boisvert...

Chris Shaw accepted the head coaching job at Temple Thursday Photo credit: Payton Hostetler

Women’s Soccer Head Coach Chris Shaw Resigns, Accepts Temple Job

Michael Deemer January 4, 2024

After one of the best seasons in program history, women's soccer head coach Chris Shaw will leave Robert Morris and accept the head coaching job at Temple. Shaw was the head coach for the Colonials for four seasons and set a program record of 12 wins...

Robert Morris was a founding conference member as a football affiliate in 1996 before moving to the Horizon League in 2020 as a full-time member and the Big South Conference, now renamed Big South-OVC Football Association, as a football member.

Robert Morris Accepts NEC’s Invitation to Rejoin as Football Associate

Michael Deemer November 28, 2023

On Tuesday, the Northeast Conference announced that Robert Morris will rejoin the NEC as a football associate member for the 2024 season. Robert Morris had joined the conference as a men's lacrosse associate earlier this month. NEC Commissioner Noreen...

Men's Basketball Falls to Jacksonville in Wild Game

Men’s Basketball Falls to Jacksonville in Wild Game

Michael Deemer November 24, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Robert Morris and Jacksonville faced off in the opening game of the inaugural Urban-Bennett Memorial Classic. The Colonials dropped their third in a row, losing to the Dolphins 74-65. The contest's climax happened at about six minutes...

Stephaun Walker had 15 points in the loss to Towson

Men’s Basketball Loses Heartbreaker to Towson on Road

Michael Deemer November 12, 2023

TOWSON, Md.-- After a shaky performance against Point Park, the Robert Morris men's basketball team traveled to the Charm City to face the Towson Tigers in a non-conference matchup. The game did not disappoint as the Tigers crushed the hearts of the...

The Colonials won the ASUN Championship in their first year in the conference in 2022

Men’s Lacrosse to Join NEC in 2025 Season

Michael Deemer November 7, 2023

It was announced Tuesday afternoon that Robert Morris men's lacrosse will join the Northeast Conference, along with Cleveland State. https://twitter.com/RMUMLacrosse/status/1721974364785262708 The conference briefly discontinued sponsoring the sport...

(left to right) Rosina Esposito, Emma Brown, Allena Carmody and Abby Ryan received flowers postgame in their Senior Day celebration Photo credit: Michael Deemer

Hot Start Ignites Volleyball to Emotional Win on Senior Day

Michael Deemer November 3, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris volleyball team had its final home game of the season Friday night, meaning it was Senior Night for four Colonials. Rosina Esposito, Emma Brown, Allena Carmody and Abby Ryan were all honored postgame. "It's probably...

Kaoru Hayashi (9) was honored pregame on Senior Day. The graduate senior has 7 goals and 9 assists in her career as a Colonial. Photo credit: Samantha Dutch

Last-Minute Equalizer Washed Away, Women’s Soccer Drops Back-to-Back Games for the First Time

Michael Deemer October 21, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris women's soccer team had their senior day Saturday afternoon. Miyu Kojima, Kaoru Hayashi and Lidia Nduka were honored pregame with flowers and signs before the game. "[Hayashi] is a huge part of our team," Assistant...

Photo credit: Finn Lyons

Former Colonial Guerra’s Two Goals Haunt Colonials

Michael Deemer October 20, 2023

The Robert Morris men's hockey team hosted its first Atlantic Hockey conference game since the program's rebirth Friday evening as they took on the Holy Cross Crusaders. The Colonials dell in a heartbreaker 3-1 to the hands of the Crusaders, thanks to...

Alaina Giampietro had the lone goal for the Colonials, tucking in a backhander behind Clarkson's Michelle Pasiechnyk to tie the game for her third goal of the season.

Women’s Hockey Dominated by #7 Clarkson, Allow 105 Shot Attempts

Michael Deemer October 20, 2023

NEVILLE TOWNSHIP-- The women's hockey team returned home to Clearview Arena as they took on the seventh-ranked Clarkson Golden Knights. The Colonials fell to Clarkson 5-1 on Friday afternoon. The Golden Knights dominated the game in almost every category,...

Photo credit: Cam Wickline

Colonials Blow Two-Goal Third Period Lead, Lose in Shootout to Mercyhurst in Erie

Michael Deemer October 14, 2023

ERIE, Pa.-- The Robert Morris men's hockey team dropped its conference opener Saturday to their in-state rival Mercyhurst. Mercyhurst trailed 3-1 lead going into the third period, all while Mercyhurst came back to defeat the Colonials in a shootout. "We've...

For the second time in as many days, the Colonials scored six goals on Saint Anselm

Five-Goal Second Period Fuels Women’s Hockey to Sweep Saint Anselm

Michael Deemer October 8, 2023

NEVILLE TOWNSHIP-- In what was a historic day in Robert Morris' hockey history, the women's hockey team is making a statement that they were for real. For the second time in as many games, the Colonials had six goals over the Saint Anselm Hawks securing...

Graduate goalie Chad Veltri made 40 saves in the matchup against

Schooley: “Win or Lose, We Already Won.” Three Takeaways from Men’s Hockey’s Shutout Loss in Opener

Michael Deemer October 7, 2023

On a day meant to be a celebration, the RMU men's hockey team lost its opener 3-0 to the Bowling Green Falcons. Despite the scoreline, head coach Derek Schooley still said today was a win. "Win or lose, we had already won," Coach Schooley said. "It's...

The team celebrates after a goal in a dominating 6-1 win over Saint Anselm

Women’s Hockey Dominates Saint Anselm in Historic Home Opener

Michael Deemer October 7, 2023

NEVILLE TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris women's hockey team is officially back! The Colonials finally took the ice at Clearview Arena for the first time in 952 days. However, after a 6-1 dominant display it made it seem like the program never left. Since...

The graduate senior made 29 tackles, two pass breakups and an interception in nine games last season Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

Gregory Young II Enters Transfer Portal

Michael Deemer October 4, 2023

On Tuesday, defensive back Gregory Young II has entered his name into the transfer portal. https://twitter.com/_gy2_/status/1709596369759969317 Young came into the program as a transfer from Stony Brook in 2022, playing three years for the Seawolves. The...

The Colonials fall to 2-3 on the season and face their first conference opponent in Gardner-Webb next Saturday on the road Photo credit: Taylor Roberts

Bison Stampede Colonials on Ground in Final Non-Conference Game

Michael Deemer September 30, 2023

The Robert Morris football team dropped its final non-conference bout with a 35-10 thrashing to the Howard Bison. Howard came into Saturday as a top-10 team in scoring offense and it was clear what the difference-maker was: the running game. Last year,...

Photo credit: Nathan Kingston

Men’s Soccer Draws Bonnies in Penultimate Non-Conference Game of Year

Michael Deemer September 26, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris men's soccer team desperately looked to get back on the right foot, similar to how they started the season. The Colonials have dropped their last three games after beginning the season unbeaten. Head coach Jonathan Potter's...

Women’s Basketball Announces Full 2023-24 Non-Conference Schedule

Michael Deemer September 15, 2023

The Robert Morris women's basketball team announced their full non-conference schedule Friday afternoon. https://twitter.com/RMUWBasketball/status/1702713892991021301 The season will begin on the road in Loretto, Pa. to face St. Francis on Nov. 6 and...

#ColonialTEAMChallenge: What Has the Softball Team Been Doing On Twitter?

#ColonialTEAMChallenge: What Has the Softball Team Been Doing On Twitter?

Michael Deemer September 9, 2023

Today is the first day of practice for the softball team, but those of you who have been on Twitter in the past week or so (or X, I guess it's called now), may have seen a few RMU Softball players come up across your timeline. https://twitter.com/msacadura5/status/1696675989948899491 It's...

Julia Dill and Frances Kabana are both returners for head coach Brian Delsite

Women’s Cross Country Tabbed Tenth in Horizon League Preseason Poll

Michael Deemer August 31, 2023

The Horizon League unveiled its women's cross country preseason poll for the 2023 season Thursday and placed the Colonials in tenth place. Milwaukee was placed first in the conference behind seven first-place votes. https://twitter.com/HorizonLeague/status/1697323369514021136 The...

Robert Morris Announces Largest Freshman Class in Recent Memory, New Campus Enhancements

Robert Morris Announces Largest Freshman Class in Recent Memory, New Campus Enhancements

Michael Deemer August 29, 2023

On the day new students start their first day of classes, Robert Morris University announced the University's Class of 2027 is the largest in recent memory. The class is a 25% increase from last fall. The school did not announce the number of students. "We...

Kai McLoughlin (16) scored all three Colonial goals in the 3-1 exhibition win over LeMoyne

Four Takeaways From Men’s Soccer’s Exhibition vs. LeMoyne

Michael Deemer August 20, 2023

Robert Morris men's soccer concluded their final exhibition match against Le Moyne Sunday afternoon in a 3-1 decision at the North Athletic Complex. Sophomore Kai McLoughlin scored all three goals for the Colonials in the game. The only Dolphin goal...

Junior Emily Rocco and Sophomore Malia Kearns look to be leaders among this young Colonial squad Photo credit: Nathan Breisinger

Women’s Soccer Places 10th in Horizon League Preseason Poll

Michael Deemer August 16, 2023

The Horizon League announced its women's soccer preseason poll Wednesday, placing Robert Morris in tenth place. Head coach Chris Shaw is entering his fourth season for the Colonials and led the team to a program-best 5-0-3 start to the 2022 campaign....

Kahliel Spear signed with Italy's Umana San Giobbe Chiusi of the Serie A2 League.

#FormerColonialWatch: Kahliel Spear Signs With Italy’s Umana San Giobbe Chiusi

Michael Deemer July 27, 2023

On Thursday, former Robert Morris graduate Kahliel Spear signed with Italy's Umana San Giobbe Chiusi of the Serie A2 League. https://twitter.com/SanGiobbeBasket/status/1684484022489980928 The Colony, Texas native goes internationally following his collegiate...

This will be the second time these programs have faced each other in history. The Colonials came out on top with a nail-biting 67-66 win on the road over the Tigers in 2016. Photo credit: Ellie Whittington

Men’s Basketball Faces Towson in Non-Conference Play November 12

Michael Deemer July 11, 2023

Robert Morris men's basketball will take a trip to the Charm City of Baltimore, Md., to face the Towson Tigers on Nov. 12. Towson has been a Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) representative since 2001, coached by Paul Skerry since 2011. They finished...

The home opener is set for October 7 at 7 p.m. at Clearview Arena against Bowling Green State University. The Colonials' first away game will be the following day at Bowling Green.

Men’s Hockey Releases Full 2023-24 Schedule

Michael Deemer June 29, 2023

As each day passes, the Pittsburgh area waits in anticipation for the rebirth of the Robert Morris hockey program's return to the ice, and their home opener is one hundred days away. The men's hockey team finally announced the dates and opponents last...

The Colonials are slated to play a 32-game campaign, including 20 conference games against CHA opponents. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Women’s Hockey Announces 2023-24 Schedule

Michael Deemer June 26, 2023

After a two-year hiatus off the ice, the Robert Morris women's hockey team announced their full schedule for the 2023-24 season on Monday. The Colonials are slated to play a 32-game campaign, including 20 conference games against CHA opponents. The...

Robert Morris to host MTE at UPMC Events Center

Robert Morris to host MTE at UPMC Events Center

Michael Deemer June 1, 2023

Robert Morris men’s basketball will host a Multi-Team Event at the UPMC Events Center from Friday, Nov. 24 through Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. Robert Morris, Jacksonville and Fairleigh Dickinson will participate in the event, with each team playing once...

This will be the first MTE Robert Morris will ever host and the second consecutive year the Colonials participated in one. Photo credit: Kyle Le

Robert Morris to host MTE at UPMC Events Center

Michael Deemer June 1, 2023

Robert Morris will host a Multi-Team Event at the UPMC Events Center from Friday, Nov. 24 through Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023 for men's basketball.Robert Morris, Jacksonville and Fairleigh Dickinson will participate in the event, with each team playing once...

Sochan recorded a 10-7-0 record with a 3.11 goals against average, a 906 save percentage and two shutouts in 2022-23 Photo credit: Garrett James

Goaltender Michael Sochan Commits to Robert Morris

Michael Deemer May 17, 2023

Almost two years after Robert Morris cut their hockey programs, head coach Derek Schooley added his third goaltender on the roster in the program's rebuild. Michael Sochan's commitment announcement to be a Colonial came on Tuesday on the Surrey Eagles...

The golf team finished seventh in the Horizon League Championships in Howey-in-the-Hills, Fla. Photo credit: Nathan Breisinger

Robert Morris Finishes Seventh in Horizon League Championships as Nagy Finishes Top-Five Individually, Named on All-Tournament Team

Michael Deemer April 25, 2023

The 2023 Horizon League Golf Championships wrapped up in Howey-In-The-Hills, Fla. and the Colonials have finished seventh of the 10 teams participating. Purdue Fort Wayne were five stroke victors and named conference champions for the first time in program...

Boisvert is the second goaltender Derek Schooley has landed from the transfer portal Photo credit: Tara Freeman/St. Lawrence Athletics

Men’s Hockey Adds St. Lawrence Transfer Goalie Francis Boisvert

Michael Deemer April 25, 2023

The Robert Morris men's hockey team is starting to finalize their roster by adding St. Lawrence graduate senior goaltender Francis Boisvert. Boisvert was on the ice in his freshman year the most in 2019-20 season, playing 15 games. He had a 3.50 goals-against-average...

Photo Credit: Michael Deemer

RMU Theatre Hosts “We Tell The Story” Cabaret

Michael Deemer, Head Sports Editor April 20, 2023

Winding down on the semester, director Brett Alexander and Colonial Theatre hosted the "We Tell the Story" Cabaret at Massey Theatre Thursday afternoon. Students sang and performed a variety of songs from Pittsburgh natives Stephen Flaherty and Lynn...

Williams was a former four-star recruit on 24/7 Sports. He averaged 2.6 points a game and 1.1 rebounds a game in his two years as a Tiger.

Former LSU Tiger Justice Williams Commits to Robert Morris

Michael Deemer April 17, 2023

Former Louisiana State guard Justice Williams announced on his Instagram Monday that he has committed to Robert Morris. He was a former four-star recruit on 24/7 Sports out of Montverde Academy. Williams averaged 2.6 points a game and 1.1 rebounds...

The Colonials improve to 3-1 in conference play in the 12-6 win over Youngstown State Photo credit: Nathan Breisinger

Colonials Double Up Penguins in Wednesday Matinee

Michael Deemer April 12, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP-- With a much-needed win at Detroit Mercy Saturday, the Robert Morris women's lacrosse team looked to begin stringing a couple wins together in their matchup against Youngstown State for a Wednesday afternoon tilt. The Colonials doubled...

Chelsea Coleman led the team with three goals in the 13-10 loss to Kent State Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

Robert Morris Drop Conference Home Opener in Midweek Matchup with Kent State

Michael Deemer April 5, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP-- After a conference opening win over Youngstown State, the Robert Morris women's lacrosse team looked to continue their winning ways at home against a tough opponent at home Kent State. The Colonials fell by a score of 13-10, dropping...

Robert Morris will be the first ASUN school to be hosts of the tournament in the conference's second year of sponsoring men's lacrosse Photo credit: Cameron Macariola

Robert Morris to Host 2023 ASUN Men’s Lacrosse Tournament

Michael Deemer April 3, 2023

On Monday, RMU Athletics officially announced that Robert Morris will host the ASUN Men's Lacrosse Championships from May 2-7 at Joe Walton Stadium. The Colonials are defending champions of the conference, securing an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament,...

(left to right) Shailynn Snow, defensemen Chloé Puddifant and forward Morgan Giannone all will join the Colonials from St. Lawrence

Robert Morris Adds Trio of St. Lawrence Transfers

Michael Deemer April 2, 2023

With the highly anticipated women's hockey opener against Saint Anslem on Oct. 7, head coach Logan Bittle is making his final touches to the roster that will take the ice on that historic night. That includes a trio of players from St. Lawrence University. It...

Spear will be featured among many other graduating seniors at the National College Team Skills and 3x3U Championships this upcoming week Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Kahliel Spear Receives National College Skills, 3×3 Invite

Michael Deemer March 28, 2023

Late Monday night, it was announced that Robert Morris forward Kahliel Spear would participate in the 2023 State Farm National College Team Skills and 3x3U Championships. The State Farm College Team Skills & 3X3U Championships is a dynamic roster...

Gia Anthony had a hat trick in the loss to UC Davis Photo credit: Cam Wickline

Agnew’s Eight-Point Day Leads Aggies Over Colonials

Michael Deemer March 26, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Fresh off a win against Queens last weekend, the Colonials (2-6) looked for their first two-game win streak of the season against the Aggies of UC Davis (6-3) on Sunday before their first conference game. The Colonials fell by a final...

Zolnierczyk played for four years for the Colonials one with year of eligibility

Mike Zolnierczyk Enters Transfer Portal

Michael Deemer March 20, 2023

After four years at Robert Morris, goalkeeper Mike Zolnierczyk has entered the transfer portal, he has told Colonial Sports Network.   Zolnierczyk immediately made an impact on the program starting in nine games as a freshman in 2019 and had...

Around The Rim: Season's End

Around The Rim: Season’s End

Michael Deemer and Kevin Plowcha March 2, 2023

Michael Deemer and Kevin Plowcha are back one more time for the Robert Morris women's basketball podcast on CSN to recap the Colonials' first-round Horizon League Tournament loss to Milwaukee. They also recap the season in general. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1BLToonLAAkq2uNMYM9gNE?si=5f6a18fd6c874156

Around The Rim: Horizon League Tourney Time

Around The Rim: Horizon League Tourney Time

Michael Deemer and Kevin Plowcha February 27, 2023

Hosts Michael Deemer and Kevin Plowcha return to recap the final two games of the RMU women's basketball team's regular season that took place last week. They move on to talk about RMU's first round Horizon League Conference Tournament matchup...

She is the second player in program history to earn a regular season award and the first since Sol Castro made the All-Freshman team back in the team's inaugural season in the Horizon League back in 2020-21. Photo credit: Malena Kaniuff

Phoenix Gedeon Named to All-Horizon League Third Team

Michael Deemer February 27, 2023

The Horizon League announced Monday that Phoenix Gedeon was named to All-Horizon League Third Team. She is the second player in program history to earn a Horizon League regular season award and the first since Sol Castro made the All-Freshman team back...

Spear and Cheeks were named to All-League honors Monday afternoon

Spear, Cheeks Named to All-Horizon League Teams

Michael Deemer February 27, 2023

On Monday, the Horizon League announced its All-Conference teams which included graduate senior Kahliel Spear and junior Enoch Cheeks.   Spear was named to All-Horizon League Second Team and All-Defensive Team, as Cheeks was named to All-Horizon...

Photo Credit: Ethan Morrison

Good Relationships, Target Demographics to Metal Detectors: How Ticketing and Security is Handled at the UPMC Events Center

Michael Deemer, Head Sports Editor February 24, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP-- It is no secret that you must enter a sporting event, concert, or show with a ticket and you must go through security at the gate. Of course, Robert Morris University's on-campus UPMC Events Center is no different —but what is the process...

Around The Rim: 2/22/23

Around The Rim: 2/22/23

Michael Deemer and Kevin Plowcha February 22, 2023

Hosts Michael Deemer and Kevin Plowcha return on the CSN flagship podcast for RMU women's basketball. They recap the most recent two games for the Colonials as well as preview their final two games of the regular season. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5y6LDoYIuRjHXahdUjSoug?si=7363829b4b3c4536

Around The Rim: 2/17/23

Around The Rim: 2/17/23

Michael Deemer and Kevin Plowcha February 17, 2023

Hosts Michael Deemer and Kevin Plowcha are back on CSN's flagship women's basketball podcast to recap the previous two games for the team. The guys give their players of the week, as well as hear from head coach Charlie Buscaglia and sophomore guard Rebecca...

Around The Rim: 2/9/23

Around The Rim: 2/9/23

Michael Deemer and Kevin Plowcha February 9, 2023

Michael and Kevin are back to recap the recent games of the Robert Morris women's basketball team. They also hear from head coach Charlie Buscaglia and discuss storylines as the team heads down the stretch of the 2022-23 season. https://open.spotify.com/episode/2srUyyhUAK4YQ7fXkQbceH?si=abd1ccb4560c4a0e  

Photo Credit: Ethan Morrison

“Not Every Day is the Same”: How Concessions Are Prepared at the UPMC Events Center

Michael Deemer, Contributor February 3, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The UPMC Events Center has been home to many events on the campus of Robert Morris University since it opened in November 2019. There is a lot of preparation before each event on campus, especially at the concession stands according to...

Kirk driving up for the lay-up against St Francis on November 10, 2022 Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

Paris Kirk Out for Season with Torn ACL

Michael Deemer January 28, 2023

On Saturday, forward Paris Kirk announced that her freshman season would be cut short due to an ACL injury. The Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada native last played on New Year's Eve against Cleveland State. Kirk came off the bench in all 13 games...

The team huddles during their 83-59 loss against Wright State Photo credit: Hope Beatty

Wright State Hands Robert Morris Worst Conference Loss in Horizon League

Michael Deemer January 28, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP-- After three straight losses, the Colonials (8-13, 2-10 Horizon) were looking to break the skid against a struggling Wright State (3-19, 2-10 Horizon) squad at home. The Colonials defeated the Raiders on Dec. 2 by 21 points. The second...

Around The Rim: 1/27/23

Around The Rim: 1/27/23

Michael Deemer and Kevin Plowcha January 27, 2023

On this episode of Around The Rim, hosts Michael Deemer and Kevin Plowcha discuss the Robert Morris women's basketball team's most recent game vs. Northern Kentucky, catch up on the season so far, hear from head coach Charlie Buscaglia, and discuss their...

Down (middle) stands for the National Anthem before the game against Bucknell on February 12, 2021 Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

Owen Down Makes ASun All-Conference Team, Wins Fan Vote for Defensive Player of the Year

Michael Deemer January 11, 2023

Coming off an Atlantic Sun Tournament title, it seems the public has an eye on the Colonials once again, with about a month until the regular season begins. Graduate senior defensemen Owen Down makes his second consecutive ASun All-Conference Team and...

Coach Jexx Varner looks to continue his success as Robert Morris head coach in 2023 Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

Robert Morris Announces 2023 Softball Schedule

Michael Deemer January 4, 2023

The Robert Morris University softball team announced its full 2023 schedule Wednesday afternoon. The Colonials will participate in four early-season tournaments. They will start their season on Feb. 10 in the Runnin' Bulldog Classic in Boiling Springs,...

Mackenzie Amalia was held on scoreless in the 72-42 loss to West Virginia

Second-Half Explosion Throttles West Virginia Past Robert Morris

Michael Deemer December 8, 2022

MORGANTOWN, W.Va-- After splitting two Horizon League road games against Wright State and Northern Kentucky, the Robert Morris (6-3, 1-1 HORIZON) returned to their non-conference slate against the West Virginia Mountaineers, falling 72-42 Thursday evening. The...

O'Keefe speaks to the media following their game against Northern Kentucky on September 10 Photo credit: Evelyn Luthringer

Robert Morris Head Coach Jason O’Keefe Steps Down After Three Seasons With Program

Michael Deemer, Sports Editor November 10, 2022

Robert Morris University men's soccer head coach Jason O'Keefe announced Thursday that he has resigned as head coach of the program. The announcement comes days after the Colonials made an appearance in the Horizon League Tournament for the second...

Bobby Mo Football Show: 11/3/22

Bobby Mo Football Show: 11/3/22

Nathan Breisinger, Ethan Morrison, and Michael Deemer November 3, 2022

On this episode of the Bobby Mo Football Show, Nathan Breisinger and Ethan Morrison are joined by Michael Deemer to discuss the trip down to Boone, N.C., as RMU faced Appalachian State. Ethan and Micahel share their experiences from the trip, along with...

Shane McMillan records his first career collegiate goal in a 5-0 win over IUPUI. Photo Credit: Samantha Dutch

Robert Morris Dominates IUPUI; Advance to Horizon League Tournament

Michael Deemer November 2, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Coming into Wednesday, the Colonials needed a win to qualify for the Horizon League Tournament for the second consecutive year. Robert Morris (5-7-2, 3-3-2 Horizon) took on the IUPUI Jaguars (5-5-6, 4-1-3) in hopes of keeping its season...

Deshaun Davis catches a 31-yard touchdown pass over Shakespeare Louis to open the scoring for Appalachian State Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

Appalachian State Dominates Robert Morris in Homecoming Game

Michael Deemer October 29, 2022

BOONE, NC-- The Colonials faced Appalachian State on Saturday afternoon for their second FBS test this season and are still searching for their first win of the 2022 season after falling to the Mountaineers 42-3 Saturday afternoon. Head coach Bernard...