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Robert Morris won both games of the doubleheader over Kent State Photo credit: Cam Wickline

Softball Sweeps Kent State in Doubleheader

Cam Wickline
April 2, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP – The Robert Morris softball team took down Kent State in both games of a doubleheader thanks to timely hitting and stingy pitching. The Colonials won game one by a final score of 4-1 and game two by a final score of 5-3. A common theme in the Colonials season...

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...

Since dropping their first game to Green Bay, the Colonials have put themselves in the semifinals after winning their third straight game Friday afternoon to Cleveland State

Charlotte Grover’s two-run jack sends Robert Morris to Horizon League Semifinals in win over Cleveland State

Ethan Morrison, Assistant Sports Editor
May 13, 2022

On Friday afternoon, Robert Morris kicked off day three of Horizon League tournament action against Cleveland State in an elimination game. After a close battle through six innings between the two squads, the Colonials pulled away in the late stages of defeating the Vikings...

The Colonials have their backs against the wall after a one-run loss to Green Bay Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

Robert Morris falls to Green Bay in opening round of Horizon League Tournament

Ethan Morrison, Assistant Sports Editor
May 11, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO -- Robert Morris kicked off Horizon League Tournament action Wednesday afternoon on Green Bay. The Phoenix won the first-round battle by a 3-1 thanks to a three-run fifth inning which propelled them past the Colonials for the third time this season. The Colonials’...

Erika Bell rounds the bases after hitting a go-ahead solo homerun in the bottom of the sixth inning to give the Colonials a 7-6 lead over Cleveland State. Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

Ding Dong: Erika Bell’s go-ahead home run pushes Robert Morris past Cleveland State

Ethan Morrison
April 3, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP— After dropping both games of the doubleheader yesterday, Robert Morris looked to salvage the final game against Cleveland State on Sunday. They did just that, coming back from down four runs midway through the game to win the final game of the series 7-6. Despite...

Jexx Varner celebrates a base hit against Cleveland State. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Inside the Dugout: Jexx Varner

Tyler Gallo
February 27, 2022

Robert Morris softball is off to its hottest start in program history, cruising through their Carolina invitationals with a 9-1 record, and head coach Jexx Varner has watched his team roll in the early portion of their season. After a season where the team finished with a 25-19...

Charlotte Grover gets set to throw to first base. Photo credit: Ally Yovetich

Charlotte Grover named Horizon League Softball Player of the Week

Ethan Morrison
February 22, 2022

Robert Morris is off to their best start in program history, posting a 9-1 overall record. The team keeps bringing in the hardware as, after a 5-0 weekend at the Winthrop Invitational, Charlotte Grover was named Horizon League Softball Player of the Week. Over the weekend, Grover...

Natalie Higgins (left) and Charlotte Grover (right) both received Horizon League All-League Honots. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Natalie Higgins, Charlotte Grover receive Horizon League All-League Honors

Tyler Gallo
May 12, 2021

As RMU softball gets prepared to take on Youngstown State in the Horizon League postseason tournament tomorrow at noon, a pair of Colonials have received All-Horizon League honors. Outfielder Natalie Higgins has been named to the All-Horizon League First Team and infielder Charlotte...

Dana Vatakis allowed just one run in the second game as the Colonials split their series with YSU. Photo Credit: Ethan Morrison

Robert Morris splits series with Penguins

Ethan Morrison
April 24, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa.— On Saturday afternoon, Robert Morris and Youngstown State battled it out to decide who would take the series after the Colonials and Penguins split games one and two of the series. Both teams would battle hard once again, splitting the overall series...