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#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...

The Colonials split the doubleheader against Oakland, losing game one 3-0 and winning 4-3 in game two Photo credit: Cam Wickline

Robert Morris Splits Doubleheader with Conference Rival Oakland

Nate Fanell
April 27, 2023

In a rematch of last year's conference championship, Robert Morris (21-20, 11-7 Horizon League) hosted Oakland (15-17, 11-6) on Thursday for a Horizon League heavyweight doubleheader in which the Golden Grizzlies won game one, 3-0, and the Colonials coming out on top in game...

The date and time for the game to be resumed is still to be determined Photo credit: Samuel Goldberg

RMU, Detroit Mercy Rubber Match Suspended Due to Inclement Weather

Nathan Breisinger
March 17, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- With Detroit Mercy coming to Moon Township to face Robert Morris, the March weather became an issue with the three game series. After game three was already pushed back from a noon start to a 3:53 p.m. first pitch, the action between the Colonials and Titans...

Dana Vatakis got the win in the 7-0 victory in game 1

Robert Morris Splits Conference Opening Double Header with Detroit Mercy

Nate Fanell
March 16, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP- Robert Morris (9-11, 1-1 HORIZON) and Detroit Mercy (2-15, 1-1 HORIZON) split the Colonials’ home opener and opening matchup of conference play for both teams, with the Colonials winning the first game, 7-0, and Detroit Mercy capturing the second, 2-0. The Colonials...

The Colonials are a year removed from making an appearance in the Horizon League Championship Game eventually falling to 2023's preseason favorite Oakland Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Robert Morris Selected Second in Softball Preseason Poll

Alec Miller
February 8, 2023

Horizon League head coaches released their 2023 Softball preseason poll and have Robert Morris as the second favorite in the league in 2023. Earing the first-place honor in the preseason poll is the defending champion Oakland, which in the poll got eight first-place votes...

The team huddles before their game against IUPUI on April 15, 2022 Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

Robert Morris set to tango with Oakland in Horizon League Championship

Ethan Morrison, Assistant Sports Editor
May 14, 2022

Over the past three days, Robert Morris has pulled off an improbable feat in Youngstown, Ohio. After winning their past four games, the Horizon League Softball Tournament will now face Oakland for the Horizon League Championship. Quick Hits Oakland is seeking their first Horizon...

The team gathers around the mound during a game against Cleveland State on April 3, 2022

Colonials’ two-hit performance was enough to advance to Horizon League Championship

Michael Deemer, Sports Editor
May 14, 2022

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 for the Colonials and Madisyn...

Rachael Rhinehart (27) deals to Natalie Higgins (26) before one of her two home runs

Higgins dominates in Game 2 of the Colonial Challenge World Series

Tyler Gallo, Copy Editor
October 8, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- On Thursday afternoon, softball hosted game two of its "Colonial Challenge" intrasquad scrimmage tournaments. In this game, the "Hackin' and Attackin'" team, who wore white, took on the "Colonial Cobras" in blue, and won 5-2 on the strength of returning senior...