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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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  

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Chase Gilley, the reigning back to back Horizon League Player of the Week, has been racking up the awards recently as he adds the College Soccer Now's Men's National Team of the Week honors to his name. Every week, College Soccer Now recognizes a lineup...

OXFORD, OHIO-- After a close loss to Dayton last week at the Joe, Robert Morris traveled to Oxford, Ohio, to face the MAC powerhouse in Miami (OH). The Colonials fell to the RedHawks 31-14. Coach Clark mentioned on some of the positives throughout despite...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Starting 2022 with their best start to a season in program history, the Colonials defeated Delaware State again in dominating fashion. Head coach Chris Shaw discussed the team's hot start after the game, "It feels great. This group...

MOON TOWNSHIP– After facing the No. 6 team in the country West Virginia, the Robert Morris men's soccer team played host to cross-town rival Duquesne for their home opener, coming up short by a score of 2-1 The referee was a game-changer. There were...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Robert Morris announced Tuesday that former assistant and associate head coach of the Colonials Matt Nicholson would return behind the bench in Moon Township. Nicholson spent six years with the Colonials from 2009 to 2015 before becoming an assistant...

Former Robert Morris University women's hockey player and coach Chelsea Walkland, will join the United States coaching staff for the IIHF U-18 Women's World Championship in Wisconsin. Walkland is no stranger to working with Team USA as she has worked...

They just keep winning. The Colonials will not go down without a fight as they win their fourth in a row to play for a Horizon League Championship after a 2-1 win against Northern Kentucky Friday afternoon. Red-hot Taylor Rhinehart was in the circle...

After falling to Green Bay earlier this afternoon, the Colonials faced Youngstown State after the Penguins lost to Northern Kentucky 1-0. Taylor Rhinehart got the start for the Colonials in the circle as Elle Buffenbarger was the starter for YSU. The...

Robert Morris standout wide receiver James Westry will enter the transfer portal after two years with the program, he announced on his Twitter. The redshirt sophomore had 43 receptions for 581 yards as a Colonial, and was second in receptions (35)...

MOON TOWNSHIP– The red-hot Robert Morris softball team (25-13, 15-5 Horizon) was back in action at the North Athletic Complex, as they won their past seven in a row. On Monday, the top-seeded Colonials began their series against Green Bay (23-21, 11-7)...

What a fortnight it has been for Jamie Keller. The senior goalkeeper won her second straight MAC Defensive Player of the Week honors after receiving her MAC championship rings on Saturday afternoon. Keller set a career-high of 14 saves on 20 shots...

Every high-school athlete has one dream, to go to the next level and play on the biggest stage--a power-five school. That dream was the same for Robert Morris' redshirt-freshman catcher Meadow Sacadura. The Mechanicsville, Maryland native spent her true...

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...

Following the departure of longtime head coach Bill Denniston, the men's soccer program at Robert Morris wanted to start fresh. After Appalachian State had cut its program in 2020, Jason O'Keefe had no home. The Colonials hired O'Keefe in November of...

MOON TOWNSHIP– Fresh off an unscheduled trip to Oakland to take on Pitt on Tuesday, ending in a 7-2 loss, Robert Morris was back at the North Athletic Complex to face the Vikings of Cleveland State in a doubleheader Saturday. GAME 1: Vikings 8, Colonials...

Shortly after the Big South Conference announced the full conference schedule Wednesday, Robert Morris announced their full schedule for football. Six teams will play five league games each to determine the league's automatic bid to the FCS Playoffs....

Yessie Valencia has been on fire lately. The fifth-year thrower, fresh off the Horizon League title in the weight throw in the indoor championships last month, most recently won the discus throw at the Carnegie Mellon Invitational at nearby Gesling Stadium...

MOON TOWNSHIP– Fresh off a victory against Marquette, Robert Morris (4-4) looked to continue the winning ways to conclude their non-conference schedule against Drexel (4-4). RMU hasn't beaten the Dragons since 2009, losing two games in the past two...

Rooney Scholar Dr. Marina Fontolan is a "gamer first," but coming from Brazil, Fontolan realized that some come to need or are lost in translation. The term "localizing" is the shift in language and culture. On Thursday the Center of Global Engagement...

We all know coming into a new conference is a struggle for everyone involved. You don't need to tell the Robert Morris men's basketball team that, as they finished their first year in the Horizon League 4-15 overall and 3-12 in conference play, finishing...

Justin Winston announced Thursday that he is entering the transfer portal. Winston was a transfer from St. Bonaventure entering this season, playing in 21 games, mostly coming off the bench. He was a deep threat coming off the bench, adding depth for...

The Horizon League announced Tuesday the preseason poll for the 2022 Outdoor Track and Field season. The Colonials were placed sixth of 11 teams with 60 points. https://twitter.com/RMU_TF_XC/status/1505975026201333761 Youngstown State is the favorite,...

Following their two games against Central Michigan and UMBC, Robert Morris freshman Jenna Irwin and graduate Madison Griffin took home MAC Player of the Week honors. Irwin was awarded MAC Offensive Player of the Week while Griffin garnered the MAC Defensive...

Coming off their 10-6 win against Akron Wednesday, the RMU women's lacrosse team has received their first weekly honor of 2022. Senior goalkeeper Jamie Keller has received MAC Defensive Player of the Week. Keller stopped 12 of Akron's shots in the...

Robert Morris has announced another opponent on their 2022 non-conference football schedule. The Colonials will face the East Tennessee State Buccaneers at Joe Walton Stadium on September 24, announced on ETSU's Twitter Thursday. The reigning Southern...

It seemed like everything went right for the Colonials Tuesday night as they advanced to the quarterfinals in the Keeps Horizon League Tournament. Following the 77-73 upset victory over 7-seed Youngstown State, the Colonials will travel to Cleveland...

Michael and Kevin discuss RMU women’s basketball’s win over Purdue Fort Wayne to open Horizon League tournament play, talk about head coach Charlie Buscaglia's return and preview their next matchup against IUPUI on Around the Rim.  

MOON TOWNSHIP– For the first time since 2020, the Colonials hosted a playoff game and the first time in the Horizon League, taking on Purdue Fort Wayne. Just in time for the postseason, head coach Charlie Buscaglia was back on the bench for the Colonials...

Appalachian State unveiled its 2022 schedule today, and it was announced that they will host Robert Morris at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Oct. 29. The Mountaineers are perennial contenders for the Sun Belt Conference title and occasionally are ranked in...

Following the loss to Wright State Saturday, Robert Morris secured the 10th seed in the Keeps Horizon League Tournament and face the 7th-seeded Youngstown State. The two teams split their season series at one game apiece. In their first meeting, the...

Michael and Kevin recap RMU WBB's last four games of the regular season, give some insight regarding the Horizon League conference tournament and preview RMU's HL conf. tournament first-round matchup against Purdue Fort Wayne on Around the Rim.    

After much speculation of the future of Big South football, it was announced Tuesday afternoon by the Big South and Ohio Valley Conference that the two conferences will merge starting in the 2023 season. "It will provide the football member institutions...

Robert Morris defensive coordinator and assistant head coach Dave Plungas has a more prominent role than just calling defensive plays on the sidelines. He also helps recruit the players on the field. Before arriving in Moon Township in 2018, Plungas...

Michael and Kevin are back on Around the Rim as they recap RMU's recent games, bring up players who have shined recently, and preview the final two home games of the season.

MOON TOWNSHIP— Following a 21-12 loss to no. 3 Duke, Robert Morris (0-2) played at Joe Walton Stadium for the first time in 2022 playing the Patriot League's Bucknell Bison (2-0). Much like last weekend, the Colonials could not get things going early...

With the softball season set to commence soon, on Thursday, the Horizon League announced the 2022 softball preseason poll for this season and the Colonials were placed fourth. Led by fourth-year head coach Jexx Varner, the Colonials return seven starters...

MOON TOWNSHIP– Coming off a win against IUPUI, and three of the last four, Robert Morris fell flat against Detroit Mercy 79-62. Antoine Davis was the story going into this game and he certainly delivered. The nation's leading scorer lived to his title....

Head Coach Bernard Clark and assistant head coach Dave Plungas brought in another transfer. Former Stony Brook defensive back Gregory Young II decided to transfer to Robert Morris on Monday. The Clinton, Maryland native spent three years as a member...

MOON TOWNSHIP– A snow flurry-filled afternoon included the christening of the 2022 men's lacrosse season for Robert Morris. The Colonials played a tune-up scrimmage against in-state Division II foe in Seton Hill Friday. The Colonials lost a close matchup,...

Michael Deemer and Kevin Plowcha talk about RMU women's basketball's last four games, who has and has not impressed and preview this weekend's action on Around the Rim.

BEIJING– A week and a half out from the Opening Ceremonies, that was enough time to squeeze in the fourth former Colonial in Beijing as Anna Fairman was selected to be a part of Team China, it was announced Wednesday. Fairman played her freshman...

After coming off a Horizon League Tournament appearance in their inaugural season in Horizon League, RMU softball has released their 2022 schedule on Monday. The Colonials recorded a record of 25-19 last season and 20-14 in-conference, qualifying for...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO– Thursday night's loss was the first half of the home-and-home as the Colonials (7-10, 5-7 Horizon) traveled to Youngstown to finish the season series between the Penguins (17-2, 11-1). A Megan Callahan three was more than the difference...

The Big South Conference has dealt with a ton of change over the past several seasons. North Alabama reclassified from DII to DI and joined the conference in 2019, Presbyterian College departed in 2020 to join the Pioneer League, and Robert Morris and...

MOON TOWNSHIP– Saturday night was the conclusion of the Robert Morris five-game homestand with Northern Kentucky coming to town. After a frustrating stretch where they lost all four games by less than seven points, the Colonials (3-14, 1-7 Horizon)...

ORLANDO, Fla.– For the second time in as many days, RMU football will be represented in an all-star bowl game. This time, it's graduate student defensive back Tavin Harville. The Detroit native accepted an invite to the 7th annual FBS SPIRAL All Americans...

BUFFALO, N.Y.– Former Robert Morris forward Anjelica Diffendal has been named a PHF All-Star. Diffendal, a Buffalo Beauts rookie, is among 8 of the Beauts represented in this year's showcase. Diffendal joins Alex Tonge as former RMU hockey players...

Michael Deemer and Kevin Plowcha discuss women's basketball's season so far, recent success on the defensive end, and their upcoming games on the first Around the Rim of the year.

Fifth-year senior tight-end Marcus Ademilola looks to join the professional ranks, signing with Mullins Talent Management agency, per his Twitter account. Ademilola started his collegiate career with Bucknell in 2015, posting 11 receptions for 148...

Robert Morris’ Horizon League schedule looks a little different than it did 24 hours ago. The conference announced in a statement today that Friday's game at Northern Kentucky and Sunday's game at Wright State are cancelled. Before the season, the...

Following the departure of longtime head volleyball coach Dale Starr, associate head coach Danny Doherty took his place for the final four games of the lackluster 2021 campaign. On Friday, Robert Morris University Athletics named Doherty the next head...

The Robert Morris men's lacrosse season is right around the corner. The full schedule for the Colonials was announced Tuesday. Before the regular season starts, the Colonials will have their yearly scrimmage at Joe Walton Stadium against Seton Hill...

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...

With the George Martin era coming to an end at Robert Morris, it is out with the old in with the new for RMU football. Bernard Clark has a tough decision on his hands leading up to the 2022 season on who he will name the starting quarterback. Let's take...

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...

MOON TOWNSHIP– After a rocky start for Robert Morris (0-4), they returned to the UPMC Events Center for the first time this year. Despite a double-digit lead at the half, RMU fell to its old NEC foe Mount St. Mary's (2-3) 74-70 in overtime. Their...

In her final volleyball match on Sunday, Emma Granger, the school leader in blocks and service aces, had a tearful senior recognition ceremony. "I don't think it has fully hit me yet that it's all done and that this chapter is closing," Granger told...

MOON TOWNSHIP– It was an emotional Senior Day at the UPMC Events Center this afternoon as six seniors on RMU volleyball suited up for the final time as a Colonial. The day started off strong for the Colonials, starting the first set with a 5-1 lead,...

MOON TOWNSHIP– After dropping their first game of the year to St. Bonaventure, the RMU women's basketball team (0-1) looked to bounce back in their home opener against Akron. It was the first time the Colonials played in front of a home crowd since...

MOON TOWNSHIP– Danny Doherty's second game at the helm of the interim coach for RMU was optimistic. The Colonials (9-20, 2-15 Horizon) faced the UIC Flames (17-11, 13-3) in their penultimate game of the regular season. A 10-game losing streak going...

MOON TOWNSHIP– After two straight losses on the road, RMU football returned home to face Hampton. The Colonials rebounded and stayed undefeated at home with a high-scoring 38-35 win. Balanced Offense The Colonials have struggled on offense to stay balanced...

MOON TOWNSHIP– Robert Morris (3-4, 2-2 Big South) returned to Joe Walton after a two-game road trip, both losses to North Alabama, and Gardner-Webb looking to stop the losing streak against head coach Bernard Clark's former team Hampton (3-5, 1-3). "It...

MOON TOWNSHIP– Robert Morris (9-13, 2-8 Horizon League) had a rough road trip last week, dropping to Milwaukee, Green Bay, and UIC in straight sets in all three matches. However, on the other end, coming into Tuesday, Wright State (15-6, 7-2) is the...

MOON TOWNSHIP– Homecoming weekend was a success across multiple sports for the Colonials, volleyball on Friday, men's soccer in the early afternoon, but the main event of the weekend without question was football. A Defensive Homecoming? A 3rd-and-10...

MOON TOWNSHIP– RMU volleyball (9-9, 2-4 Horizon) was back at home against Youngstown State (4-13, 1-5) Friday night after dropping their match on the road against Northern Kentucky last week. The Colonials started strong. They took the first point...

It was not the Colonials' day last Saturday as they fell to North Carolina A&T by a score of 41-14. Head Coach Bernard Clark and his team have a date with Charleston Southern this weekend for the Homecoming game. Coach Clark spoke on how much Homecoming...

MOON TOWNSHIP– It's been a Horizon League season to forget so far for the Colonials (8-8. 1-3 Horizon), with only one set victory to show in their previous three conference affairs. Dale Starr's team looked to get back on track as they faced the IUPUI...

MOON TOWNSHIP—The Robert Morris Colonials' volleyball team (7-8, 0-3 Horizon) have started the Horizon League season with no set victories in two matches. The team returned to the UPMC Events Center Friday to erase last weekend's struggles as they faced...

Last Saturday, the football team concluded their non-conference schedule with a big 22-16 win against Howard. Now, the team will travel to Greensboro, North Carolina to take on North Carolina A&T for their Big South opener. This is the first time...

MOON TOWNSHIP– On Tuesday, RMU football announced that the team will begin a home-and-home series with the Towson Tigers starting in 2025. The series will start on September 26, 2025, at Johnny Unitas Stadium in Towson, Maryland, and then will play...

MOON TOWNSHIP– RMU volleyball (7-6, 0-1) faced off against the Cleveland State Vikings (3-9, 1-0) at the UPMC Events Center Friday evening for their first matchup in Horizon League play. After winning in three straight sets against George Washington,...

MOON TOWNSHIP– After a heartbreaking defeat against Xavier on Wednesday, Robert Morris (1-5, 1-1 Horizon) returned to the North Athletic Complex as they took on Milwaukee (3-3, 2-0 Horizon) for their first home game in Horizon League play. Despite...